Business & M&A

Premium experiences, event-led trips and AI personalization are driving a new phase of tourism growth across Asia. The post Asian tourism enters new phase led by premium demand and AI: industry leaders first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Armenia is preparing to roll out more restrictions against illegal operators through a new reform package that would tighten the oversight of online gambling. State news agency Armenpress has reported that the State Revenue Committee (SRC) is looking at measures to block unlicensed gambling website…

Two of three overseas integrated resort (IR) operators surveyed by Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture have expressed interest in participating in a potential casino-resort project there, according to newly released local government materials. The operators were not identified in the survey findings, which…

France’s National Gaming Authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), looks set to continue its crackdown on prediction markets as it examines a sponsorship deal between Ligue 1 side OGC Nice and fintech Robinhood. The scrutiny, reported by L’Équipe, is due to Robinhood being the principal par…

Regulatory actions were the most important factors behind this week’s performance of the iGaming sector. It was noted that Chile recorded a quite impressive +157.1% due to the decision of the regulator requiring six Internet service providers to block 42 websites with unauthorized betting and casin…

Ruth Evans will take up the role on Septmeber 30.

Primero Games has reinforced its position in international gaming markets following the completion of its acquisition of the Gaming Division of Win Systems, a deal that puts the Gold Club electronic roulette business, manufacturing capabilities, and large installed base under its ownership. Primero…

Catalist Sports and Kalshi have announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year partnership that will bring exclusive official live streaming and data rights to one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. sports landscape: prediction markets. The post Catalist Sports powers next phase of prediction ma…

Chancellor John Healey is looking for extra revenue ahead of the October budget and the UK government is considering a big hike in taxes on gambling machines. UK Could Raise Machine Games Duty to 40% Under New Proposal The UK Treasury is understood to be looking at a range of options to increase th…

Deal brings the platform and technology provider fully under the business design, research and consulting firm.

Social-led prediction market rolls out iOS app.

Lottomatica says “significant interest” has been received from investors and analysts since the deal was announced.

Research by Helios, commissioned by Euromat, claims that the unregulated black market was worth €12bn in net revenue in 2025.

FIRST.bet will become Alea’s exclusive sportsbook technology partner, extending sportsbook services across its operator network. The agreement includes localisation, trading and player engagement tools. FIRST.bet was names Alea’s exclusive sportsbook technology partner to extend sportsbook services…

The B2B marketing landscape is evolving, and quickly. So for marketers, fast adaptation to industry trends, regulatory changes and new technologies is increasingly important. But as the industry continues to develop, so too do the threats that face B2B marketing practices. In the penultimate instal…

1win is expanding its crypto offering by introducing USDC deposits and withdrawals via the Solana network and by participating in new Web3 community initiatives, including Sona’s fundraising campaign supporting emergency efforts in Nepal. The developments come as the company continues to broaden th…

Macau’s September GGR could reach $2.55 billion, with the early slowdown attributed to pre-Golden Week seasonality. The post Macau September GGR to rise 12% despite soft start: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Global casino operator Genting Malaysia Bhd may see earnings from its Malaysia gaming and leisure operations remain “soft” for the rest of 2026, amid high airfares and macroeconomic uncertainty, suggested Fitch Ratings in a Monday rating action commentary. Genting Malaysia operates Malaysia’s only…