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S. Korea Casinos Fight Proposed Tourism Levy Hike

South Korea's casino association wants a proposed levy hike to 15% of sales withdrawn. The ministry says the rate would apply only to a top revenue bracket.

PAGCOR Probity Checks Gain Weight After FATF Exit

PAGCOR's probity checks are gaining weight as the Philippines works to sustain the AML reforms that exited it from the FATF grey list, ahead of a 2027 review.

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Wakayama Governor Backs Private-Sector Casino Resort Push

Wakayama's governor says the prefecture will support a private-sector IR push after Kasumigaseki Capital acquired the original IR site, Wakayama Marina City.

SkyCity Rejects Two Takeover Bids Worth Up to NZ$827 Million

SkyCity rejected two May 2026 takeover bids worth up to NZ$827M, calling the offers undervalued and their conditions problematic. Oaktree Capital offered NZ$0.70 per share.

NSW Mandates Facial Recognition in Gaming Rooms by 2028

NSW will require facial recognition at all gaming room entrances from 2028, feeding a statewide exclusion register covering 87,000 machines across 2,100 venues.

NSW Gambling Reform: AU$95M Package Targets 87,749 Pokies

NSW announced a AU$95.2M gambling reform package with mandatory facial recognition, a statewide exclusion register, and a one-in-two poker machine forfeiture rate.

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