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FDJ Revenue Drops 4.5% as Tax Hikes and Lottery Weakness Bite
FDJ revenue fell 4.5% to €1.78 billion in H1 2026 as gaming tax hikes across four markets cost €52 million and lottery underperformance deepened.
Ethiopia Betting Ban: All Licences Revoked, Scammers Exploit Void
Ethiopia's sports betting ban remains absolute seven months after all 22 licences were revoked. Scammers now exploit the regulatory vacuum as courts and officials send mixed signals.
MGM China Market Share Hits 16.4% as Macau Rebounds Post-World Cup
MGM China captured 16.4% of Macau's gaming market in Q2 2026, up from 15.4% in Q1. Macau gaming revenue rebounded to near-Q1 levels by late July after a temporary World Cup dip.
Konami Casino Revenue Surges 65% as Division Returns to Profit
Konami's gaming and systems division hit JPY12.39 billion in fiscal Q1 2026, up 64.9% year-on-year, swinging from loss to JPY827 million profit on strong slot cabinet sales.
Macau Casino Security Staff Arrested in HKD1.4M Extortion Ring
Macau police arrested 14 people including nine Cotai casino security staff in an alleged extortion ring that collected HKD1.4 million in "protection fees" from suspects on the gaming floor.
