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Quebec took a major step toward opening its online gaming market to private operators yesterday (Oct. 5), after the Parti Québécois (PQ) won the provincial election on a platform that includes regulating private iGaming and moving toward a competitive model similar to Ontario’s. The PQ ended electi…

Macau’s visitor tally in the first six days of this year’s October Golden Week reached just above 1.05 million, according to data published by Macau’s Public Security Police. The daily average for the reporting period was about 175,315 arrivals, still trending higher than last year’s average of 143…

South Korea’s Kangwon Land Inc, operator of the country’s only casino open to local player, is to hold an official opening ceremony today (Wednesday, October 7) for its M650 coal-mining museum (pictured in a rendering), developed at a cost of approximately KRW80 billion (US$59.8 million). A company…

Macau welcomed approximately 1.05 million visitors during the first six days of October Golden Week, including around 131,000 on October 6th, according to official data. The six-day estimate combines the […] The post Macau welcomes 1.05M visitors in first six days of October Golden Week first appea…

Konami Gaming dedicated its 2026 display at G2E Las Vegas to major launches. The post KONAMI debuts rising Stars at G2E Las Vegas 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

New Hampshire’s gaming sector is enjoying steady growth, leading to more money for charities. At the same time, critics are wary of the suboptimal oversight of how the charity money is managed, arguing that stricter control is needed. Critics Say That There Is No Sufficient Oversight Under New Hamp…

The Trenton Police Department, with assistance from the New Jersey Police Financial Crimes Unit, recently concluded an 11-month investigation into an illegal gambling operation throughout the capital city. On Monday (Oct. 5), law enforcement said the investigation culminated in the arrest of a Phil…

Regional casino stocks, including Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) and Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN), have been drubbed in recent months despite fundamentals in the group remaining mostly solid. Some members of the sell-side community believe opportunity is afoot with select regional operators. In a new…

More than 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor walked off the job on Sept. 4 after contract talks between Wynn Resorts and two labor groups stalled. More than a month later, union leaders say they’ve met only twice with the casino. Teamsters Local 25 and Unite Here Local 26 bargain on behalf of En…

BETBY presented its recently launched SlotBets product to media at SBC Summit, combining a live product demonstration with commercial insight from Cubeia and an extensive Q&A around the future of the new SlotBets Games category. The post BETBY puts SlotBets in the spotlight at SBC Summit press conf…

Rio Hotel & Casino has partnered with gaming creators Mike and Ryan of Desert Degens, making the Las Vegas property the group’s home for regular filming, events, and promotions. The Desert Degens will film on the casino floor at Rio on Tuesdays and Sundays. The partnership will also bring the Degen…

Sportsbook supplier BETBY has showcased its newly launched SlotBets product at SBC Summit, outlining how the format could connect sportsbook and casino audiences while opening up additional revenue opportunities for operators. The B2B sportsbook provider presented SlotBets during a press conference…

Betsson Group has launched its flagship Betsson brand in Belgium, replacing its existing betFIRST operation three years after acquiring the business. The Stockholm-listed operator said the rebrand is aimed at strengthening the global recognition of the Betsson brand and expanding its presence in th…

Oto plans to submit its IR proposal to Fukuoka in October, seeking consideration by the prefectural assembly in December. The post Japan’s Oto town plans October IR submission to Fukuoka, seeks December assembly review first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

President Donald Trump’s super PAC will reimburse taxpayers after the U.S. government used millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote the president through 13 campaign-style advertisements. Facing backlash, including from members of his own party, Trump said Monday (Oct. 5) that the commercia…

About 850 casino workers in Washington are expected to keep their jobs after Maverick Gaming owner Eric Persson moved to reacquire eight casinos named in recent closure notices. Persson told KIRO Newsradio the properties will remain open during the ownership transition. Persson said that he expects…

The opening week of the NHL season is already stirring front-office chatter, with executives assessing early roster fits, scouting the trade market, and taking the temperature on marquee targets. The Montreal Canadiens Would Love to Secure Dylan Larkin In a season with aspirations for a parade down…

Francis Lui increased his interests in Galaxy Entertainment through a $16.6 million off-market purchase amid Macau gaming stock weakness. The post Galaxy Entertainment chairman buys $16.6M in shares amid gaming stock weakness first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.