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Sri Lanka’s Hyatt Tower Attracts Investor Interest in Casino
Sri Lanka’s stalled Hyatt Tower project in Colombo is attracting investors, with interest in a potential casino license becoming a central factor. Pre-qualification ensures only serious buyers access confidential project data and bidding opportunities.
Westside Resort Unveiled with New Structure in Manila
Manila’s former LET X project has been rebranded as Westside Resort under ECRC. Alliance Global Group and Travellers will oversee operations, keeping the project on track for a third-quarter 2026 opening in Entertainment City.
Criciúma Secures Bolsa de Aposta as 2026 Master Sponsor
Criciúma Esporte Clube has signed Bolsa de Aposta as its master sponsor for 2026, covering jersey branding, stadium visibility, and educational initiatives on responsible betting, marking a key financial and strategic milestone for the club.
Melco Reports Stable Macau Performance in Q4 2025
Melco maintains a stable outlook for its Macau operations, with strong Q4 gains at City of Dreams and Studio City offsetting challenges at Altira and Mocha clubs, as the company avoids increasing promotional spend.
Tomakomai Steps Up Efforts for Hokkaido Casino Bid
Tomakomai is actively pursuing an integrated resort with casino support from Hokkaido prefecture. The city is preparing bids, site scouting, and promotional initiatives ahead of Japan’s second IR application window in 2027.
Latin America Betting Trends: Regional Patterns, Local Peaks
A Blask study reveals that betting peaks in Latin America vary by country, influenced by cultural events, sports schedules, and year-end bonuses, showing the importance of localised strategies despite regional economic similarities.
Colombia Considers Gambling Tax Adjustments Amid Crisis
Colombia is reviewing adjustments to gambling taxes to support climate emergency recovery after heavy rains, while the Constitutional Court suspends the emergency decree, leaving online and local operators in regulatory uncertainty.
Dutch Consumer Group Backs Total Gambling Ad Ban
Consumentenbond endorses a total online gambling advertising ban in the Netherlands, pointing to panel research and calling for tighter duty-of-care enforcement and stronger safeguards for players in the regulated market.
FreeKassa Offline After Probe Into Illegal Casino Payments
FreeKassa has gone offline following an investigation linking it to illegal casino transactions in Russia. Authorities and media reports point to grey-market payment flows, while Kassa.AI is flagged as a possible replacement processor.