Singapore recorded in 2025 a 3.2-percent year-on-year decline in the number of its citizens and permanent residents visiting the city-state’s casinos. It also marked the third consecutive year of decline recorded in the number of locals visiting the two casinos in period since the Covid 19 pandemic…
GKL denies recruiting customers overseas, saying its staff support existing clients amid concerns over marketing compliance. The post GKL denies overseas customer recruitment amid marketing-risk concerns first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Thailand reports 945,075 gambling-related URL blocks in fiscal 2026, with court orders and platform cooperation underpinning enforcement. The post Thailand reports 945,075 gambling-related URL blocks in fiscal 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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…
EDGE Markets, the fintech company focusing on prediction markets and sports betting, announced users of its EDGE Pro platform will have access to artificial intelligence (AI) agents in an effort to enhance institutional access to markets that trade 24/7. EDGE’s agentic AI offering is geared toward…
Clarion Events, a privately-held United Kingdom-based firm that runs major trade shows for sectors including the gaming industry, is to be acquired in a GBP2.24-billion (US$2.97-billion) deal by London-listed Informa Group Plc, a publishing, business intelligence and trade exhibitions group. Inform…
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…
DraftKings “weaponized” artificial intelligence to identify gamblers most likely to lose money and target them with promotions encouraging them to keep betting, according to a proposed federal class-action lawsuit. West Virginia resident Daniel Vest filed the complaint Sept. 30 in Massachusetts fed…
In the states where online sports wagering is legal, prediction markets aren’t yet pilfering significant market share, but they’re thorns in the sides of their sportsbook rivals in another way. Citing various affiliate and marketing sources, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) analyst Brad Allen says in…
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…
SOFTSWISS marked its presence at SBC Summit Lisbon with an industry award, the launch of its fifth iGaming Trends report, and a series of discussions on AI, regulation, digital maturity […] The post SOFTSWISS wraps up SBC Lisbon with Award and iGaming Trends Report first appeared on Asia Gaming New…
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.
Brazilian soccer clubs and sportswear retailers have received a small reprieve. A new update will allow shirts bearing betting-related brands already manufactured before the government’s gambling ban to remain in circulation. This clarification follows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s Provisio…
ICE Barcelona 2027 will, for the first time, offer a special zone for independent game developers. The new zone will provide early-stage developers with a platform to present their ideas to the global community of industry stakeholders. ICE Barcelona Will Provide Industry Newcomers with Greater Vis…
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…
Optimism regarding a Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise has reached an all time high, but rising valuations are sparking questions about financial viability. Reports indicate that the league is nearing a decision on selecting a winning bid from three finalist groups by the end of the year. The proje…
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…
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