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Macau Peninsula hotels see softer occupancy, eye 90% in summer
Macau Peninsula hotels experienced weaker occupancy during Dragon Boat holiday but anticipate summer recovery to approximately 90 percent.
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CIDG Detains 13 in Muntinlupa Home Involved in Online Gaming Scheme
Philippine Criminal Investigation and Detection Group arrested 13 individuals, including a fugitive, during a raid on an Ayala Alabang residence operating an illegal online gaming scheme.
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Confira o resultado dos jogos do concurso 1256 da Loteca da Copa
Loteca Copa contest 1256 results announced with estimated prize pool of R$2.2 million from World Cup-themed games.
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Entain avalia venda de joint venture em CEE após aumento de impostos no Reino Unido
Entain, owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, explores divesting its Central and Eastern Europe joint venture amid UK tax hikes costing £200m annually.
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Myanmar remains on FATF ‘black list’ as cyber scam risks persist
Myanmar continues its placement on the FATF black list due to unresolved anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing deficiencies, compounded by cyber scam-related illicit finance threats.
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Macau receives over 380,000 visitors during Dragon Boat holiday
Macau welcomed more than 380,000 visitor arrivals during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday period, reflecting regional travel patterns.
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Galaxy Macau shines with multiple honors at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards APAC 2026
Galaxy Macau earned six awards at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, reinforcing its luxury hospitality leadership.
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Macau visitor arrivals pass 20 million in 2026, faster than last year by 18 days
Macau reached 20 million visitor arrivals in 2026 approximately 18 days earlier than the previous year, according to Public Security Police Force data.
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MGM promotes Responsible Dining with Sustainable Gastronomy forum
MGM co-hosted a sustainable gastronomy forum at its Macau property to mark UN Sustainable Gastronomy Day.
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Neymar e Virgínia Fonseca entram na mira do MP em investigação sobre bet
Brazilian authorities are examining whether celebrity-backed betting campaigns targeted financially vulnerable consumers in potential violation of consumer protection standards.
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Macau to host key APEC tourism meetings this week
Macau hosts the 13th APEC tourism meeting this week, bringing regional focus to travel, hospitality, and gaming-adjacent sectors.
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Quina de São João 2026 eleva prêmio para R$ 260 milhões; veja como apostar
Caixa Econômica Federal increases Quina de São João 2026 prize pool by R$ 10 million to R$ 260 million; betting closes Saturday with no rollover.
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Lotep informa alterações no funcionamento durante o período de São João
Lotep announces operational adjustments during São João period; public service resumes Thursday; authorized lottery operators notified of draw schedule changes.
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Com venda de Mounjaro, anúncios irregulares de medicamentos superam os de bets em 2025
Unlawful medicine and cosmetic ads accounted for 16.9% of complaints, outpacing betting sector infractions this year.
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Quando o futebol inspira além dos campos
Commentary highlights how gaming industry foundations can drive meaningful change through education, health, and community development initiatives.
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Lottopar fiscaliza estabelecimentos nos Campos Gerais e reforça cumprimento de normas
Brazil's Lottopar lottery authority strengthens field oversight to ensure operator adherence to regulatory standards and governance requirements.
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Confira a programação do concurso 1257 da Loteca da Copa
Loteca Copa contest 1257 accepts wagers until 21:00 Sunday, featuring World Cup matches in its betting slate.
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Weeklong BetRivers Micro Mania is Happening Now! 30 Events with $40K+ in Guarantees
BetRivers is running a week-long poker series featuring 30 tournaments with combined guarantees exceeding $40,000 and a leaderboard prize pool.
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Colombia vs DR Congo Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
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China warns citizens in Cambodia against gambling as visa-free entry begins
China's embassy in Cambodia has issued warnings to its citizens to avoid gambling activities coinciding with a new visa-free entry program.
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Macau tops 20M visitors for 2026, 18 days ahead of last year
Macau reached 20 million inbound visitors by June 20, 2026—18 days faster than 2025—marking 10.2% year-on-year growth.
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Esportes da Sorte celebra as raízes juninas no São João do Recife 2026
Esportes da Sorte sponsors São João do Recife 2026 with interactive activations across major festival venues in a 12-city national campaign.
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Ministro da Justiça afirma que 25,2 milhões de brasileiros ainda apostam em bets ilegais
Brazil's Justice Minister reports 25.2 million citizens continue wagering on illegal betting platforms despite regulatory efforts.
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‘Os Donos do Jogo’: Elenco se reúne para celebrar o início das gravações da 2ª temporada
Brazilian series about jogo do bicho begins season two filming in Rio with expanded cast, building on first season's success.
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Sefaz-MS confirma Dodmax como vencedora de licitação da Lotesul
Mato Grosso do Sul tax authority officially awarded Dodmax the Lotesul concession after resolving competing bids and appeals.
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PG Soft lança ferramenta para verificar autenticidade do ‘Jogo do Tigrinho’ e combater versões clonadas
PG Soft deploys verification tool enabling players to confirm game authenticity amid proliferation of counterfeit 'Jogo do Tigrinho' copies on unlicensed platforms.
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Caixa realiza sete sorteios de loterias neste domingo com prêmios que somam R$ 123,3 milhões
Caixa is conducting seven lottery draws on Sunday with combined prizes totaling R$123.3 million, led by +Milionária at R$65 million.
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Caixa conducts nine lottery drawings on Sunday with combined prizes totaling R$ 123.3 million across multiple games.
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IBJR apoia novo decreto do Governo Federal contra apostas ilegais
Brazil's gaming industry body supports new government measures targeting unlicensed betting operators to strengthen market regulation.
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Lula assina decreto que permite bancos bloquearem recursos e contas de bets ilegais
Brazilian presidential decree authorises financial institutions to freeze assets linked to illegal betting, with seized funds directed to public security after court approval.
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Para Alex W. Pariente, o Brasil deixa de apenas regular seu mercado e passa a defendê-lo
Brazil's president signed Decree 13.033/2026 on June 19, 2026, authorizing preventive blocking of unlicensed betting operators' financial resources.
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World Cup’s Biggest Winners & Losers Are on Polymarket, Not on the Pitch
Polymarket users are generating substantial winnings by trading contracts on World Cup match results, with top traders collecting millions from accurate predictions.
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Copa do Mundo impulsiona apostas esportivas e coloca as plataformas à prova no primeiro jogo do Brasil
EstrelaBet experienced significant traffic spikes during Brazil's first Copa match, demonstrating both consumer demand and the need for robust technical planning.
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Maryland matches Churchill Downs offer to for Preakness IP rights
Maryland exercises right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs' $85m bid for Preakness Stakes intellectual property.
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ANJL apoia ofensiva do governo contra empresas de apostas ilegais
Brazil's gaming association endorses expanded federal enforcement measures targeting unlicensed betting operators.
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Íntegra do decreto presidencial que determina o bloqueio de recursos de bets ilegais
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Decree 13,033 on Friday, implementing asset-freezing measures against unlicensed betting operators under existing legislation.
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Bolsa de Aposta promove telão para jogos da Copa do Mundo no bar Os Tigres, em Criciúma
Betting operator sets up large screen at traditional bar venue for public to watch World Cup matches.
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Bets ilegais alcançam até 51% das operações de apostas no Brasil, diz governo
Brazil's government estimates that between 41% and 51% of active online betting platforms operate without proper licensing, highlighting the scale of unregulated market activity.
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Estreia do Brasil na Copa do Mundo testa plataformas de apostas e aumenta movimento no setor
Brazil's 2026 World Cup debut stressed-tested sports betting platforms and drove significant activity across the sector.
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Two NC Lottery Players Win $1M Prizes, Fast Play Delivers $800K Win
North Carolina Education Lottery players claimed three major prizes from scratch-off tickets, all opting for lump-sum payouts.
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World Cup ticket costs push fans home or toward fraud
High ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup are driving US fans to watch from home while UK Gen Z consumers risk fraudulent purchases for cheaper access.
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Duas apostas cravam os resultados da Loteca da Copa e dividem o prêmio milionário
Two winning tickets split the Loteca da Copa jackpot in contest 1255, marking the first non-rollover draw in recent rounds.
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Em artigo de opinião, fundadoras da AMIG falam sobre os riscos escondidos no fim das bets
AMIG founders publish opinion piece in Folha de S. Paulo addressing hidden risks surrounding the end of the betting market.
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Governo Federal regulamenta responsabilidade tributária solidária de instituições que viabilizam operações de bets não autorizadas
New portaria creates operational framework requiring financial institutions to report and halt transactions enabling unlicensed betting operators.
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Cumberland Locations Deliver Two $1M Wins in Massachusetts
Two $1 million lottery winners purchased tickets at Cumberland Farms convenience stores in Massachusetts; winners have not yet claimed prizes.
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Piggy Brick Bonanza by ELA Games
ELA Games launches Piggy Brick Bonanza, a slot title featuring resilient pigs defending their homes against the Big Bad Wolf.
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Piggy Prizes Wish of Riches 2 by Greentube
Greentube launches Piggy Prizes Wish of Riches 2, a sequel featuring a genie character and enhanced reel-based gameplay.
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ANJL avalia nova portaria como reforço no combate às apostas ilegais
Brazil's National Association of Lottery Operators supports new federal portaria expanding measures against unauthorized betting operators.
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The quiet squeeze
Payment pricing for high-risk operators is shifting upward as industry focus moves beyond settlement speed to cost structure.
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Andrés Blanco, Gamanza Engage: La gamificación se ha convertido en una estrategia clave de retención en América Latina
Andrés Blanco of Gamanza Engage highlights gamification as a critical player retention tool in Latin American iGaming markets.
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Willian Lopes habla sobre la creación de AFFiGAMING y la evolución del mercado de afiliados en Brasil
AFFiGAMING, Brazil's iGaming affiliate association founded in 2025, aims to represent and protect the affiliate sector.
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Subtel de Chile propuso tres formas de bloquear a los sitios de juego online
Chile's telecommunications authority presented a technical proposal to the Santiago Court of Appeals outlining three methods for blocking illegal betting platforms.
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From one evening to an industry tradition: Reflecting on Charity Gala by BGaming 2026
BGaming's second Charity Gala raised over €200,000 with 400+ guests, demonstrating expanding industry support for charitable initiatives.
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VNLOK: Dutch operators sent 1.8 million RG interventions in 2025
Dutch iGaming operators deployed 1.8 million responsible gambling interventions in 2025, according to the sector's inaugural Responsible Play Monitor.
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PopOK Gaming entra no mercado suíço de iGaming com certificação oficial de jogos
PopOK Gaming has obtained official certification for its game portfolio in the regulated Swiss iGaming market.
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República Dominicana: presentan reducción de impuestos para loterías en el “Plan Anticrisis”
The Dominican government unveiled a fiscal package aimed at supporting the lottery sector through tax reductions as part of an economic stabilization initiative.
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Una nueva reforma tributaria en Colombia incluiría cambios en los impuestos a los juegos de azar
Colombia's DIAN confirmed development of a new tax reform package that would modify gaming and gambling taxation provisions.
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Betnacional promove ação na Filadélfia para afastar superstição ligada à estátua de Rocky Balboa
Betnacional conducted a promotional event at Philadelphia's iconic Rocky Balboa steps to counter superstitious beliefs tied to the statue.
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