Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is preparing to revamp its gambling regulations, with plans to implement a casino entry fee model similar to Singapore’s. According to VietnamNet, locals will be required to pay VND2.5 million (around US$100) for 24-hour access to casinos. This change signals a shift away from the current full financial screening process and […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Gambling Debate, Eyes on 2026 Ballot
Georgia legislators have reopened the long-running debate over legalized gambling, with a newly formed House study committee holding its first meeting this week in Watkinsville. The bipartisan panel aims to evaluate the risks and rewards of expanding gambling in the state, including casinos, online sports betting, and horse racing. The group is tasked with delivering […]
Macau Casino Revenues Hit MOP$45.3B in H1 2025 as Summer Surge Lifts GGR—and Raises Online Gambling Questions
Macau collected nearly MOP$45.3 billion (US$5.6 billion) in casino gaming taxes during the first half of 2025, according to the Special Administrative Region’s Financial Services Bureau (DSF). That’s a 1.05% rise compared to the MOP$44.79 billion taken in over the same period last year, signaling stable growth in the post-pandemic landscape. Despite the increase, the […]
Cirsa Hits €2.5B Valuation in Barcelona IPO, Eyes €500M Expansion in LatAm and Iberia
Spanish casino heavyweight Cirsa made a strong debut on the Barcelona Stock Exchange on July 9, raising €400 million and hitting a €2.5 billion valuation on its first day of trading. This marks Spain’s largest IPO in over a decade, and a milestone for a company that has steadily built one of the broadest international […]
Macau Weighs Gambling Ad Ban in Major Advertising Law Overhaul
Macau’s Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) launched a 30-day public consultation on July 4 to update the region’s decades-old Advertising Activities Law. The consultation, running through August 2, aims to gather public input on sweeping changes that reflect the rapid evolution of advertising and media. The proposed amendments target six key areas, including redefining […]
Thai Casino Bill Sidelined Amid Backlash, Legal Risks, and Coalition Friction
Thailand’s controversial push to legalize integrated casino resorts has hit a wall, as the government bows to intensifying political pressure and public unease. The draft legislation, once slated for top priority in July’s parliamentary session, has been bumped to the bottom of the agenda—possibly a quiet death sentence. Public Pushback Forces a Rethink Deputy Transport […]
Merkur Gaming Returns to Nevada After 20-Year Hiatus with Gaming Arts Acquisition in Sight
Merkur Gaming Secures Nevada License, Signals Major U.S. Comeback Merkur Gaming US, the American division of Germany’s Merkur Group, has officially received a license from the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. This approval marks Merkur’s reentry into one of the world’s most competitive gambling markets after more than […]
Thailand’s Casino Bill Sparks Heated Debate Amid Hopes for Economic Revival
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, clearing the first hurdle in the push to legalize casino resorts in the country. The move marks a significant step in a long-running debate over whether gambling should be permitted as part of broader tourism and economic development efforts. The proposed legislation now heads to parliament, […]
Paraguay Ends Gambling Monopoly: A Move Toward Market Liberalization
Paraguay has taken a significant step by passing new legislation to dismantle its gambling monopoly and open the market to private operators. This landmark decision aims to modernize the country’s gambling industry, enhance regulatory oversight, and boost tax revenues. Overhauling Law No. 1,016/1997 After weeks of intense debate, Paraguay has approved amendments to Law No. […]
Thailand Considers Major Revisions to Casino Bill Following Public Feedback
Entertainment Complex Bill May Be Renamed and Expanded as Nation Moves Towards Integrated Resorts Public Hearings Shape Casino Bill Revisions Thailand’s efforts to establish integrated resorts featuring casinos have entered a new phase, with public hearings providing significant input on the proposed legislation. The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has gathered 45 key recommendations based on […]
