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Bradford Launches Campaign to Cut Gambling Harm
Bradford Council is rolling out a gambling harm reduction campaign aimed at 18–34-year-olds after a report estimated annual local costs of £13.7m, highlighting venue clustering and rising youth and unregulated gambling activity.
Vietnam Approves Local Casino Access Pilot at Ho Tram
Vietnam has authorised a five-year pilot programme allowing qualified local residents to gamble at selected casinos, including The Grand Ho Tram, testing a regulated model designed to support stable casino operations while maintaining strict social safeguards.
City of Dreams Sri Lanka posts positive EBITDA in Q4
City of Dreams Sri Lanka achieved positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2025 during its first full quarter of operations, reflecting early momentum across gaming, hotels and retail under Melco’s long-term casino licence.
Italy Moves Toward National Rules for Land-Based Gambling
Italy is set to advance a long-awaited reform of land-based gambling, with a draft decree proposing nationwide standards for venues, certification requirements and distance rules to replace fragmented regional regulations.
Bogotá Hosts Colombia’s Largest Poker Tournament Ever
Bogotá hosted the Winner Poker Series, Colombia’s largest poker tournament to date, featuring a US$1 million guaranteed prize pool and international participation, marking a milestone for the country’s growing poker industry.
Melco Weighs City of Dreams Manila Sale to Cut Leverage
Melco Resorts is assessing a potential sale of its City of Dreams Manila stake, with analysts estimating proceeds near $600 million that could significantly reduce leverage and sharpen the group’s strategic focus across Macau and select international markets.
Macau Legend Raises HKD93m in Undersubscribed Rights Issue
Macau Legend Development completed a HKD93 million rights issue with limited shareholder participation, relying on underwriters to fill the gap as the group manages regulatory-driven casino closures and overseas asset impairments.
Court Clears Córdoba Lottery Hotel Project to Resume Works
Argentina’s Superior Court has approved the restart of construction on the Córdoba Lottery Hotel after a temporary suspension, ruling that the project’s environmental license remains valid while legal challenges continue.
GKL Sees 42% Profit Surge as Foreign Visitors Lift Casinos
Grand Korea Leisure achieved a 42.4% net profit increase in 2025, supported by higher revenue from foreign visitors. GKL’s foreigner-only casinos in Seoul and Busan saw strong table and slot performance driving overall growth.
Kangwon Land Profit Falls Despite Higher Casino Sales
Kangwon Land posted a sharp profit decline in 2025 despite higher revenue, citing weaker non-operating income. The results highlight financial pressures facing South Korea’s only casino open to local players.
Hokkaido Urges Review of Japan IR Bidding Outcomes
Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki has asked Tokyo to review the limited results of Japan’s first integrated resort tender, as the prefecture advances expert consultations and develops a regional IR concept ahead of a possible 2027 bid.
Resorts World Sentosa Sets 2026 as Repositioning Test Year
Resorts World Sentosa is positioning 2026 as a critical testing year, rolling out frequent non-gaming refreshes and family-focused experiences as part of its RWS 2.0 plan ahead of its next casino licence review.