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Mato Grosso do Sul Launches Lotesul Site Amid Tender Halt
Mato Grosso do Sul has launched an official Lotesul institutional webpage despite the suspension of its lottery tender, maintaining transparency and project readiness while awaiting a decision from the state audit court.
PH Resorts Reclassified After Casino Licence Loss
PH Resorts Group Holdings will shift to the Hotel & Leisure subsector on the Philippine Stock Exchange after losing its provisional casino licence, marking an end to near-term integrated resort ambitions linked to the Emerald Bay project.
PAGCOR Introduces Minimum Guaranteed Fee for Online Gaming
PAGCOR will enforce a minimum guaranteed fee on accredited GSAs and GVOs from 2026, introducing a tiered monthly system to ensure standardized revenue, fiscal accountability, and operational compliance across the Philippine online gaming sector.
Gambling Ads Continue Across London Transport Despite Pledge
Nearly four years after a mayoral pledge to ban gambling ads on London’s transport, betting and casino campaigns continue to dominate TfL networks, highlighting gaps between political commitments and regulatory enforcement.
Ukraine’s PlayCity issues 10 B2B licences, revokes seven
Ukraine’s PlayCity regulator has issued 10 B2B licences to resident gambling providers and revoked seven non-compliant licences. The move strengthens oversight, enforces compliance, and reduces illegal operations in the country’s growing gaming supply chain.
Vietnam authorities shut down illegal online gambling rings
Khanh Hoa police dismantled multiple illegal online gambling operations in Nha Trang, detaining 31 suspects, including foreign nationals, and confiscating 40 laptops and 112 mobile devices used to run and promote the illicit networks.
BPX Group Achieves EBAC Responsible Gaming Certification
BPX Group has received EBAC’s COMPULSAFE certification, recognizing its commitment to responsible gaming, personalized player care, and adherence to Brazilian regulations, while promoting ethical practices and transparency across Vaidebet, Obabet, and Betpix platforms.
Wakayama and Fukuoka Step Back from Japan IR Bids
Wakayama and Fukuoka have opted out of Japan’s 2027 IR application process, citing tight timelines and local opposition, reshaping the field of contenders while underscoring the importance of political will and community support for casino development.
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.