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Macau’s economy is expected to remain stable despite a temporary slowdown in casino GGR, supported by active tourism and steady spending. The post Macau economy forecast to remain stable despite gaming slowdown: think tank first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

No serious operator builds its own platform software or payment gateway from scratch — those are licensed from software specialists so the team can focus on running the business. Advertising is the same kind of layer, yet some operators still try to build it in-house. Serhii Shchelkov, AdTech Exper…

Secretariat of Prizes and Betting issues new ordinance as it looks to better tackle the illegal market.

A new Hollywood Casino is coming to Council Bluffs, Iowa, with PENN Entertainment breaking ground on a project that will replace the aging Ameristar riverboat casino and add several new amenities to the property. Investment of Up to $200 Million The development is expected to cost between $180 mill…

Amigo Gaming, slot game provider, announces new partnership with Kanggiten. Through a new partnership with Kanggiten, they are making our full slot portfolio available to an innovative B2B platform provider that powers online casino operators across key international territories. Kanggiten operates…

Konami Gaming, the provider of “world-class casino games designed to thrill and engage players” operating in over 400 regulated jurisdictions on six continents, is moving deeper into the Class II gaming market. “Building Our Own Library” The major move into the sector follows the company’s decision…

Stella David has written to the UK’s prime minister amid confirmation of job cuts at Entain.

The KSA, Dutch Gambling Authority, has extended Lotto BV’s monopoly licenses for the next five years starting from January 1st 2027. Lotto BV’s current licenses are set to expire on December 31st 2026. As per the regulatory authority, Lotto BV requires to know about its eligibility for continuing w…

Singapore’s overnight visitor volume fell 2.2% to 1.24 million in August, while total arrivals held broadly stable at 1.61 million. The post Singapore overnight visitors fall 2.2% while August arrivals hold steady at 1.61M first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Decision from the Philippines’ Governance Commission for Government-Owned or-Controlled Corporations is expected soon.

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has rejected the request for a ban on gambling advertisement across the UK as removing advertisements would not help eradicate gambling in the country and may even increase the black market. The BGC is responding to the calls from a consortium Local Health and G…

Hong Kong targets 46% growth in tourism value added by 2030 while including horse-racing tourism in its first five-year plan. The post Hong Kong targets 46% tourism value growth by 2030, backs horse-racing tourism first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Google has implemented additional requirements related to gambling and games advertising certification for all segments covered by its Gambling and Games Policy as of September 14, 2026. In June, Google announced that it would introduce enhancements to its Gambling and Games Policy in the entire wo…

Sihanoukville has launched a 2026–2030 tourism plan as the former casino boomtown seeks broader economic recovery. The post Sihanoukville launches five-year tourism plan targeting international growth first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda With far-reaching regulatory innovations on the horizon, the 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, October 15, 2026, is an event that simply cannot be missed. This event offers the perfect mix of highly pertinent topics, relevant…

Land-based casino operators in the Philippines face challenges like internal data silos and the need for a consolidated view of the customer as they look to enter the online gaming space, industry executives said at the IAG Academy Summit in Manila. IAG Summit Highlights Need for Unified Casino Cus…

According to JP Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer Las Vegas is losing momentum in its recovery. Politzer is citing weaker room rates and renewed pressure on gaming stocks. Politzer Flags Slower Las Vegas Recovery as Casino Stocks Fall Politzer said the current trends suggested the recovery in the Las…

Vietnam’s tracked iGaming search demand fell 26.2% week-on-week from September 7 to 13, according to the Blask Index. The decline occurred during the same period as the investigation and prosecution recommendation. The post Vietnam iGaming search demand falls 26.2% as police refer 74 in XoilacTV ca…