TLDR Casino City Center Rosario launched phase two of its responsible gambling campaign ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Angel Di María and Maxi Rodríguez, both from Rosario, are the faces of the campaign The initiative focuses on preventing underage gambling and promoting safe betting practices The casino also extends responsible gambling messaging to its online platform The campaign reflects growing operator awareness efforts across Latin America Angel Di María and Maxi Rodríguez are fronting a responsible gambling campaign run by Casino City Center Rosario, timed to coincide with the FIFA World Cup 2026. This is the second phase of…
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TLDR Sands China opened a new high-limit baccarat zone at the Londoner Grand Casino in Macau in May 2026 The area features 8 smart baccarat tables with minimum bets of HKD3,000 to HKD5,000 Several side bet options are available, including Lucky 6, Lucky 7, and Super Lucky 7 variants Two side bets — Monkey no Monkey and Pairs+ — are only available on the main casino floor The Londoner Grand Casino itself only opened in September 2024, replacing the former Pacifica casino Sands China has opened a new high-limit baccarat zone at the Londoner Grand Casino, one of two casinos…
TLDR DigiPlus Interactive climbed to 215th place, up from 223rd in 2025 NagaCorp posted the biggest jump, rising from 418th to 362nd place Genting Bhd held firm at 53rd, the highest-ranked gaming firm on the list Alliance Global and Bloomberry Resorts both dropped in the rankings The 500 companies combined generated $1.88 trillion in revenue in 2025 Five gaming-linked companies made Fortune magazine’s 2026 Southeast Asia 500 list, which ranks regional firms by revenue. The results showed a mixed picture, with some operators climbing the rankings and others falling back. The list covers companies from seven Southeast Asian countries: Indonesia,…
TLDR PAGCOR has directed all gaming operators in the Philippines to replace existing responsible gambling ads with materials promoting the new National Problem Gambling Helpline The helpline launched on May 26 and operates 24 hours a day for people affected by gambling harm All advertising replacements must be completed by July 15 and remain in place until September 15 Gaming operators must submit a compliance status report by July 16 Non-compliance could result in regulatory action, though specific penalties were not disclosed The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp has ordered all gaming operators and industry participants to swap out their…
TLDR Philippine police are targeting scam hubs that have re-emerged in smaller “guerrilla-style” networks after the POGO ban PNP chief General Nartatez confirmed hubs have been dismantled but enforcement is ongoing Suspected locations include Baclaran, Binondo, Parañaque, Palawan, and Cebu At least 100 “rogue” POGOs were found still operating covertly despite a December 31, 2024 shutdown deadline Police are coordinating with other agencies to improve intelligence sharing and surveillance Philippine Police Ramp Up Scam Hub Crackdown as Illegal Networks Adapt Philippine police have stepped up operations against scam hubs that have re-emerged in smaller, harder-to-detect forms following the government’s ban…
TLDR Illegal streaming sites broadcasting the 2026 FIFA World Cup keep reappearing in Vietnam despite enforcement crackdowns Many piracy sites are clones of the banned XoilacTV platform, using new domain names Sites are heavily funded by ads from illegal offshore gambling operators Operators are evading detection using audio tricks, animated overlays, and encrypted social media channels Vietnam has blocked 1,073 infringing websites and opened 44 criminal cases for IP violations so far Vietnam is fighting a growing battle against illegal websites streaming 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, with many of those sites also used to promote illegal gambling. Despite enforcement…
TLDR Nevada’s Gaming Control Board asked a court to hold Kalshi in contempt for ignoring an order to block state users from trading Nevada is seeking penalties of at least $120,000 per day Kalshi remains non-compliant Kalshi is using an IP-address-based system to restrict Nevada users, which the state says is unreliable California joined a 37-state coalition filing an amicus brief against Kalshi in the Ohio case at the Sixth Circuit Both Nevada AG Aaron Ford and California AG Rob Bonta have personal political stakes in the outcome Nevada and California are stepping up their legal battles against prediction market…
TLDR Okada Manila launched the Okada Online Casino Win Zone on June 12 on its mass-market gaming floor The zone features live-table gaming, live slots, and eGaming demo stations It is described as the first interactive online casino showcase inside a Philippine resort The goal is to connect in-person visitors to the resort’s digital gaming platform Okada Manila is owned by Tiger Resort, a subsidiary of Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp Okada Manila Opens Physical Space to Promote Its Online Casino Platform Okada Manila has opened a dedicated area inside its resort to showcase its online casino product, Okada Online Casino.…
TLDR Forsyth Barr says SkyCity is entering a stronger cash flow phase after completing major capital projects The company’s NZ$2.5 billion in operating cash flow since FY15 was largely absorbed by heavy spending SkyCity could deliver a free cash flow yield above 14% in FY26, rising to around 20% by FY28 Asset sales, including a hotel, office property, and carpark, should reduce costs and boost returns A double-digit cash dividend yield in FY28 is possible, with residual cash left over for other initiatives SkyCity Entertainment Group is expected to move into a more productive period for shareholders now that its…
TLDR The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) has suspended the Campeonato Carioca Série C due to match-fixing concerns Three matches from the sixth round were flagged by integrity monitoring companies Sportradar and IBIA Unusual betting patterns were detected across all three flagged matches The suspension is in effect from the seventh round until investigations are complete Documents will be sent to the Judiciary, Public Prosecutor’s Office, police, and sports justice bodies Brazil’s third-tier state football league has been put on hold after integrity monitors flagged three matches for suspected manipulation. The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation, known…