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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…

Philippine casino resort Okada Manila says it has received the Forbes Travel Guide “Verified Responsible Hospitality” badge for a second consecutive year, recognising practices covering environmental sustainability, employee welfare and community engagement. The annual certification programme asses…

The Brook, a gaming and entertainment destination in Seabrook, has directed more than $50 million to New Hampshire charities since the property changed hands in 2019, supporting organizations focused on mental health, crisis response, food security, early childhood education and other community nee…

The deal brings OmniLogic’s decade-long roster of regulated lottery clients and EMEA omnichannel platform into OpenBet’s fold, pending… The post OpenBet agrees to acquire lottery sportsbook specialist OmniLogic appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.

iGaming Leader, an executive peer group for leaders across the global iGaming industry, has appointed Michael Baker-Mosley as Fractional Chief Growth Officer. The post iGaming Leader names Michael Baker-Mosley as Fractional Chief Growth Officer first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming…

Singapore recorded 1.61 million international visitor arrivals in August, down 1.2 percent sequentially but flat when compared to a year ago, according to the latest data from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Overnight visitors accounted for 1.24 million arrivals in August, up nearly 6.0 percent…

Wynn Resorts Ltd’s share price has fallen to a 52-week low amid investor concerns about softer-than-expected gaming trends in Macau and escalating tensions in the Middle East, says JP Morgan Securities LLC. The institution said Wynn Resorts’ stock had declined 14 percent over the preceding month, c…

Gaming equipment and content provider Light & Wonder Inc says its new “Mini Ultimate Texas Hold’em” live table game has made its world debut. It is described as a streamlined, faster-paced version of Ultimate Texas Hold’em, a poker-based table game already part of the company’s portfolio. The new g…

The long view on Macau is getting shorter on optimism. CLSA has cut its 2027 GGR forecast by 4 percent to $32.2 billion, arguing that muted growth and stubborn operating costs will keep casino margins under pressure. The near-term picture is hardly brighter: HSBC sees third-quarter GGR falling 3 pe…

Global gaming leader IGT has announced a new C-suite appointment. According to the company’s official announcement, Adam Chibib will be joining as the company’s new chief financial officer, effective November 1, 2026. This comes as the company’s current CFO prepares to depart. Chibib to Replace Cel…

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is not backing down from her fight to restore the full federal deduction for gambling losses. She is urging members of the House Ways and Means Committee to act as they consider a new round of tax legislation. Her FAIR BET Act still faces an uphill battle, as it competes for…

The UK High Court has dealt a significant blow to Entain’s efforts to strike against several popular matched betting businesses. While the operator alleged that platforms such as Outplayed and OddsMonkey infringed on its trademark and copyright, the court rejected most of these claims. However, Ent…