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  1. Laos steps up crackdown on cybercrime and online gambling

    Authorities seize equipment and arrest two suspects during raids in Vientiane Capital.

    28 Aug 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  2. Japan: Wakayama Governor open to casino resort development

    Wakayama’s previous IR plan was rejected by the prefectural assembly in 2022.

    27 Aug 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  3. JBetConstruct AI Unveils Its New Commercial Offer: The Purest Sportsbook

    BetConstruct AI has launched The Purest Sportsbook, offering discounts and fee waivers for operators.

    14 Aug 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  4. Japan: Daikoku Denki Q1 sales fall 19.4% as Oizumi amusement profit reaches ¥464m

    Smart gaming machines reached 45.0% of installed machines tracked by Daikoku Denki, while Oizumi's amusement revenue increased 61.5% during the quarter.

    10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  5. Universal Entertainment returns to profit as first-half revenue climbs 23.1%

    Strong pachislot demand helped lift first-half earnings despite softer integrated resort performance in the Philippines.

    10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read · By Keih Ma
  6. Sankyo Q1 sales fall 39% to ¥33.6bn as pachinko demand weakens

    The supplier has retained its FY27 earnings guidance despite lower machine volumes, while introducing reduced pachinko pricing as parlors become more selective over new installations.

    7 Aug 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  7. Sega Sammy returns to profit as Q1 revenue rises 17.3%

    Gaming and pachislot growth helped lift first-quarter earnings as the company kept its full-year guidance unchanged.

    7 Aug 2026 · 2 min read · By Keih Ma
  8. Konami unveils fiscal year Q1 revenue upswing of 33.6%

    Overall revenues reached JP¥129.5bn, largely driven by a strong digital entertainment sector performance.

    31 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Will Underwood
  9. Japan adds 13 French races to overseas betting framework

    The amendment increases Japan’s list of eligible overseas races from 32 to 116, although individual markets remain subject to ministerial approval and Japanese participation.

    28 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  10. Korean casino operators push back on proposed fund hike amid Osaka rivalry

    South Korea's foreigners-only casino sector has voiced concerns over plans to increase its tourism fund contribution, arguing the move could reduce investment capacity just as regional competition intensifies ahead of Japan's Osaka integrated resort.

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found