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South Korea Youth Gambling Prevention Pact Signed
Gyeonggi Province's Office of Education has entered into a youth gambling prevention agreement with South Korea's Gambling Control Commission (KGCC) to tackle rising gambling exposure among schoolchildren through smartphones.
Macau 3Q26 GGR Forecast Revised to 3-5% Decline
Macau's casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) is tracking a year-on-year decline of 3 percent to 5 percent in the third quarter, below HSBC's existing forecast for 2 percent growth.
CLSA Cuts 2027 Macau GGR Forecast by 4%
CLSA has cut its 2027 Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast by 4 percent, warning that muted revenue growth and persistent operating cost pressure are likely to limit margin recovery across the casino sector.
Yokohama Candidate Vows Ban on City Casinos
Yokohama mayoral candidate Kazuma Nakatani pledges casino ban if elected, citing resident opposition and anti-IR platform.
Thailand Gold Transaction Tax Targets Illicit Gambling Money
Thailand considers 0.01 percent tax on gold transactions to track illicit flows including gambling money, with Finance Ministry focusing on data collection rather than revenue generation.
