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South Korea Casino Groups Oppose Licence Renewal, Levy Plans

Twelve South Korean tourism and casino groups oppose five-year licence renewals and a tourism fund levy hike to 15%. They warn the measures would kill integrated resort investment.

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China Warns South Korea Over Casino Marketing to Tourists

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South Korea Casino Groups Oppose Licence Renewal, Levy Plans

Twelve South Korean tourism and casino groups oppose five-year licence renewals and a tourism fund levy hike to 15%. They warn the measures would kill integrated resort investment.

DigiPlus Q2: GGR Falls 9% Despite 26% User Surge

DigiPlus Q2 GGR dropped 9% to PHP15.61B despite 26% user growth. NGR margin hit 35% as the Philippine operator navigates a market PAGCOR warns could contract 19%.

China Warns South Korea Over Casino Marketing to Tourists

China's embassy in Seoul demands South Korea stop casino marketing targeting Chinese tourists. The warning threatens the 17 foreigner-only casinos that rely on Chinese visitors.

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Austria Draft Gambling Law Submitted to EU Commission

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South Korea Casino Groups Oppose Licence Renewal, Levy Plans

Twelve South Korean tourism and casino groups oppose five-year licence renewals and a tourism fund levy hike to 15%. They warn the measures would kill integrated resort investment.

DigiPlus Q2: GGR Falls 9% Despite 26% User Surge

DigiPlus Q2 GGR dropped 9% to PHP15.61B despite 26% user growth. NGR margin hit 35% as the Philippine operator navigates a market PAGCOR warns could contract 19%.

China Warns South Korea Over Casino Marketing to Tourists

China's embassy in Seoul demands South Korea stop casino marketing targeting Chinese tourists. The warning threatens the 17 foreigner-only casinos that rely on Chinese visitors.
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South Korea Casino Groups Oppose Licence Renewal, Levy Plans

Twelve South Korean tourism and casino groups oppose five-year licence renewals and a tourism fund levy hike to 15%. They warn the measures would kill integrated resort investment.

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DigiPlus Q2 GGR dropped 9% to PHP15.61B despite 26% user growth. NGR margin hit 35% as the Philippine operator navigates a market PAGCOR warns could contract 19%.

China Warns South Korea Over Casino Marketing to Tourists

China's embassy in Seoul demands South Korea stop casino marketing targeting Chinese tourists. The warning threatens the 17 foreigner-only casinos that rely on Chinese visitors.

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DigiPlus Q2: GGR Falls 9% Despite 26% User Surge

DigiPlus Q2 GGR dropped 9% to PHP15.61B despite 26% user growth. NGR margin hit 35% as the Philippine operator navigates a market PAGCOR warns could contract 19%.

China Warns South Korea Over Casino Marketing to Tourists

China's embassy in Seoul demands South Korea stop casino marketing targeting Chinese tourists. The warning threatens the 17 foreigner-only casinos that rely on Chinese visitors.

Sportradar Q2: Prediction Markets to Drive Tens of Millions

Sportradar grew Q2 revenue 19% to €377.8M but cut 2026 guidance. CEO Koerl forecasts tens of millions from prediction markets this year, with Kalshi and Polymarket deals signed.

Austria Draft Gambling Law Submitted to EU Commission

Austria's draft gambling law is under EU review. The overhaul caps casino licences at 13, opens online gambling, and mandates deposit limits with a target market opening of October 2027.