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DGOJ opens monthly gambling risk test consultation
Spain's gambling regulator has opened a consultation on a monthly automated risk test for all licensed operators, with 72-hour player interaction rules. It runs until 22 October 2026.
Brazil betting ban drives search demand to 2022 lows
Brazil's betting ban took effect in October, sending Blask's demand index down 35% from its May peak. The week of 5-11 October recorded the lowest weekly reading since July 2021.
Philippines seeks wider Chinese visa-free access
The Philippines is targeting 6.4 million international visitors in 2026 and wants to extend Chinese visa-free access beyond Manila and Cebu to Clark, Caticlan, Bohol and Palawan.
Bee Macau opens local casino card factory
Bee Macau officially opened on October 13. The Cartamundi-APE venture makes Bee playing cards in Macau for the first time, after five years of planning.
NSW gaming machine shutdown rules: two venues fined
NSW regulators fined the Crown Hotel in Camden and East Cessnock Bowling Club for breaching mandatory gaming machine shutdown rules. A third venue got a caution and a fourth was referred.
