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SJM Holdings Acquires L’Arc Casino in Macau
SJM Holdings has acquired L’Arc casino, transitioning it from a satellite venue to a self-operated property. The move strengthens its Macau peninsula portfolio amid regulatory changes phasing out third-party casino revenue-sharing arrangements.
Latin America Gambling Markets Close 2025 with Key Trends
Latin America’s gambling markets ended 2025 with diverse outcomes. Brazil saw online betting boost jobs, Montevideo casino posted heavy losses, Flutter reported global setbacks, and Codere Online maintained revenue stability amid evolving regulations.
Sands China Renews Macau Trademark Deal Through 2028
Sands China has renewed its trademark and marketing agreements with Las Vegas Sands through 2028, securing brand use across major Macau resorts while setting structured royalty fees and marketing caps to support post-pandemic growth.
MGM China Brand Fees Double Under New MGM Agreement
MGM Resorts will double trademark licensing fees charged to MGM China from 2026, reshaping revenue sharing and locking in a long-term branding agreement aligned with Macau’s gaming concession period.
OIG Gaming Brazil Delivers R$15m Social Aid in Piauí
OIG Gaming Brazil carried out one of Piauí’s largest social aid programmes in 2025, distributing food, household supplies, and animal welfare support worth over R$15 million to vulnerable communities statewide.
Japan Reaffirms Tax Exemption for Foreign Casino Winnings
Japan’s ruling coalition has restated its policy exempting foreign visitors from taxation on casino winnings, reinforcing regulatory certainty as the country advances preparations for integrated resorts ahead of the planned MGM Osaka launch.
Peristeri BC Partners with Betsson for Strategic Growth
Peristeri BC teams up with Betsson, rebranding as Peristeri Betsson BC. The two-year partnership focuses on basketball development, fan engagement, and community initiatives, aligning club growth with Betsson’s commitment to sports and social impact in Greece.
EstrelaBet Appoints Lorena Lima as CX & Expansion Director
EstrelaBet has named Lorena Lima as Director of CX & Expansion. She drives innovation through AI-powered solutions like the Estela chatbot, while enhancing user experience, retention, and operational efficiency across Brazil’s regulated gaming and sports betting market.
Thailand Casino Legalisation Stalls Amid Political Deadlock
Thailand’s proposed casino legalisation has entered a political standstill after parliament’s dissolution and the shift to a caretaker government, delaying progress on the Entertainment Complex Bill until at least 2026.
Macau Tourism Surges During Christmas Holiday Period
Macau recorded more than 724,800 visitor arrivals during the six-day Christmas and anniversary holiday period, highlighting sustained regional travel demand and reinforcing the city’s strong tourism recovery through 2025.
Turkey Suspends 30 Match Observers in Betting Probe
Turkey’s illegal betting crackdown has intensified as the TFF imposed precautionary suspensions on 30 match observers, while prosecutors expanded a parallel criminal investigation involving officials, players, and suspected betting-linked misconduct.
Bulgaria Launches AML Taskforce to Exit FATF Grey List
Bulgaria has formed a specialised AML taskforce within its National Police to improve coordination against financial crime, tighten gambling oversight and accelerate reforms aimed at exiting the FATF grey list.