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UN Warns Illegal Online Gambling Targets SE Asia Youth

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UN Warns Illegal Online Gambling Targets SE Asia Youth

A UNODC report warns illegal online gambling is targeting Southeast Asia's youth through influencers and game-like apps, risking debt and recruitment into crime.

Macau Airport Traffic Up 7.9% but June Softens

Macau airport passenger traffic rose 7.9% to 3.9 million in H1 2026, but June softened and traffic stayed 17.5% below the 2019 pre-pandemic level.

Leases Could Decide the Casino Filipino Sale: Law Firm

Whether the Casino Filipino sale closes may hinge on transferring venue leases, a law firm says, as landlord consent and staff terms weigh on a reduced valuation.

DigiPlus Faces Margin Squeeze as Rivals Go Online

Analysts say DigiPlus faces margin pressure as Philippine casino operators launch online platforms, forcing heavy marketing spend, though it keeps its market lead near-term.

Goa Casino Rules May Wait Until After 2027 Election

Goa's long-delayed casino rules may not take effect until after February 2027 elections, extending a six-year gap between naming a regulator and defining its powers.

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UN Warns Illegal Online Gambling Targets SE Asia Youth

A UNODC report warns illegal online gambling is targeting Southeast Asia's youth through influencers and game-like apps, risking debt and recruitment into crime.

Macau Airport Traffic Up 7.9% but June Softens

Macau airport passenger traffic rose 7.9% to 3.9 million in H1 2026, but June softened and traffic stayed 17.5% below the 2019 pre-pandemic level.

Leases Could Decide the Casino Filipino Sale: Law Firm

Whether the Casino Filipino sale closes may hinge on transferring venue leases, a law firm says, as landlord consent and staff terms weigh on a reduced valuation.

DigiPlus Faces Margin Squeeze as Rivals Go Online

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UN Warns Illegal Online Gambling Targets SE Asia Youth

A UNODC report warns illegal online gambling is targeting Southeast Asia's youth through influencers and game-like apps, risking debt and recruitment into crime.

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Macau Airport Traffic Up 7.9% but June Softens

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Whether the Casino Filipino sale closes may hinge on transferring venue leases, a law firm says, as landlord consent and staff terms weigh on a reduced valuation.

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Analysts say DigiPlus faces margin pressure as Philippine casino operators launch online platforms, forcing heavy marketing spend, though it keeps its market lead near-term.

Goa Casino Rules May Wait Until After 2027 Election

Goa's long-delayed casino rules may not take effect until after February 2027 elections, extending a six-year gap between naming a regulator and defining its powers.

Conversational Betting: Gambling Through Chat Apps

Conversational betting lets players bet through WhatsApp and Telegram. How it works, why it's growing in mobile-first markets, and the friction risk players should know.