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Why Casinos Give Away iPhones: The Marketing Trade
Casino iPhone giveaways look generous but trade one gadget for a monetizable audience. Inside the online gambling marketing tactic critics call predatory.
Macau June Arrivals Fall 3.1% on World Cup Slowdown
Macau visitor arrivals fell 3.1% to 2.8m in June as overnight travel weakened during the World Cup. However, first-half arrivals still rose 9% to 20.9m.
China, Thailand Vow Joint Online Gambling Crackdown
China and Thailand pledged stronger joint action against online gambling and telecom fraud, aligning with Thailand's rejection of casino legalization.
Offshore Betting Site Tapped Singapore Firms: Report
A Straits Times probe found an illegal offshore gambling site allegedly used Singapore firms to process PayNow bets during the World Cup. Players risk jail.
Solaire North Supervisor Held Over VIP Points Scheme
A Solaire Resort North pit supervisor was arrested over roughly 9,900 loyalty points allegedly credited to VIP accounts while his tables sat closed.
Macau Says Proxy Betting Under Control as Crime Rises
Macau's security chief says casino proxy betting is under control, though gaming-related crime rose 12.2% in H1 2026. The DICJ met all six concessionaires.
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Why Casinos Give Away iPhones: The Marketing Trade
Casino iPhone giveaways look generous but trade one gadget for a monetizable audience. Inside the online gambling marketing tactic critics call predatory.
Macau June Arrivals Fall 3.1% on World Cup Slowdown
Macau visitor arrivals fell 3.1% to 2.8m in June as overnight travel weakened during the World Cup. However, first-half arrivals still rose 9% to 20.9m.
China, Thailand Vow Joint Online Gambling Crackdown
China and Thailand pledged stronger joint action against online gambling and telecom fraud, aligning with Thailand's rejection of casino legalization.
Offshore Betting Site Tapped Singapore Firms: Report
A Straits Times probe found an illegal offshore gambling site allegedly used Singapore firms to process PayNow bets during the World Cup. Players risk jail.
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Why Casinos Give Away iPhones: The Marketing Trade
Casino iPhone giveaways look generous but trade one gadget for a monetizable audience. Inside the online gambling marketing tactic critics call predatory.
Macau June Arrivals Fall 3.1% on World Cup Slowdown
Macau visitor arrivals fell 3.1% to 2.8m in June as overnight travel weakened during the World Cup. However, first-half arrivals still rose 9% to 20.9m.
China, Thailand Vow Joint Online Gambling Crackdown
China and Thailand pledged stronger joint action against online gambling and telecom fraud, aligning with Thailand's rejection of casino legalization.
Offshore Betting Site Tapped Singapore Firms: Report
A Straits Times probe found an illegal offshore gambling site allegedly used Singapore firms to process PayNow bets during the World Cup. Players risk jail.
Solaire North Supervisor Held Over VIP Points Scheme
A Solaire Resort North pit supervisor was arrested over roughly 9,900 loyalty points allegedly credited to VIP accounts while his tables sat closed.
Macau Says Proxy Betting Under Control as Crime Rises
Macau's security chief says casino proxy betting is under control, though gaming-related crime rose 12.2% in H1 2026. The DICJ met all six concessionaires.
South Korea Extradites $7.5B Gambling Network Suspect
South Korea has extradited and charged a man over an alleged illegal gambling network handling $7.5bn in wagers, run from the Philippines, Malaysia and Cambodia.
Macau VIP Baccarat Dips as Slot Revenue Jumps 17%
Macau VIP baccarat fell 2.6% to MOP15.9bn in Q2 2026 while slot GGR jumped 17%. Total revenue was flat, but the market mix is shifting toward mass play.
Macau Expands Casino Shuttle Scheme to 14 Routes
Macau is expanding its casino-backed community shuttle scheme to 14 routes through January 2027, pushing tourist spending into residential neighbourhoods.
Google Bans Prediction Market Ads in Two More States
Google has banned prediction markets advertising in Michigan and New York, joining Nevada and Ohio. All four states have moved against prediction market operators.