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Macau Q4 2025 Gaming Growth Forecast
Morgan Stanley forecasts Macau’s Q4 2025 gaming revenue growth of 8% sequentially and 17% year-on-year, driven by strong December performance. Market consolidation, VIP hold rates, and operational costs are key factors influencing results.
LT Game Expands Lucky 7 Bets Across Macau Terminals
LT Game is upgrading its live multi-game terminal network in Macau with popular Lucky 7 baccarat side bets, aiming to enhance player engagement and reinforce strong growth in the LMG segment versus the wider gaming market.
Brazil Advances Tougher Crackdown on Illegal Betting
Brazil’s lawmakers advance Bill 4044/2025, proposing stricter financial monitoring, payment restrictions and digital blocking measures to curb illegal betting, protect consumers and strengthen the country’s newly regulated wagering framework.
Brazil Blocks Online Betting for 900,000 Welfare Users
Brazil blocks online gambling for 900,000 recipients of social welfare programs, including Bolsa Família and BPC. The measure enforces consumer protection and prevents public funds from being used for wagering across licensed betting platforms.
India’s Online Gaming Awaits Supreme Court Ruling
India’s Supreme Court postponed its ruling on the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act until January 2026, leaving operators in uncertainty and shaping the future regulatory framework for real-money iGaming across the country.
PAGCOR to Launch 24/7 Problem Gambling Hotline
PAGCOR plans to roll out a 24/7 problem gambling hotline by 2026, while land-based casinos and online platforms adopt AI and data-driven measures, creating a safer, more responsible gaming environment across the Philippines.
MC Games & PlayBet Navigate Brazil’s iGaming Regulations
In 2025, MC Games’ PlayBet navigated Brazil’s new iGaming regulations, overcoming operational and financial challenges to stabilize its user base and set the stage for sustainable growth and innovation in the regulated betting market.
Kwiff Launches Flex to Revolutionize Bet Builder Bets
Kwiff has introduced Flex, a groundbreaking Bet Builder feature developed with Tzeract, allowing players to protect selections and stay in the game even if some bets fail, boosting engagement, larger bets, and innovative sports betting experiences.
China Ecotourism Secures Zhejiang Lottery Terminal Deal
China Ecotourism Group’s subsidiary, Guangzhou Lottnal, wins a Zhejiang Provincial Sports Lottery contract to deploy 2,500 terminals, expanding access, operational efficiency, and public welfare contributions while reinforcing its leadership in China’s regulated lottery market.
Macau Probes Resort Chef Over Private-Sector Bribery
Macau’s CCAC is investigating a senior Executive Chef accused of soliciting cash and gifts from job candidates in exchange for employment favours. The case highlights recurring integrity risks within gaming-sector hiring and growing pressure for stricter compliance oversight.
Galaxy Arena, iQIYI Renew Three-Year Entertainment Pact
Galaxy Arena has renewed its three-year partnership with iQIYI, expanding cooperation across large-scale productions, immersive attractions, and entertainment IP. The agreement boosts Macau’s cultural footprint and reinforces GEG’s drive to grow non-gaming tourism.
Rio Grande do Norte Prepares 2026 Lottery Launch
Rio Grande do Norte is moving toward a mid-2026 launch of its state lottery, advancing regulated betting through new accreditation rules, updated operational frameworks, and projected revenue growth as the state modernizes oversight and prepares multiple betting modalities.