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Indonesian businessman questioned in S’pore over alleged use of fake $10,000 notes at RWS casino

A total of 34 counterfeit S$10,000 notes were allegedly used by the businessman over three visits to the casino in June.
A total of 34 counterfeit S$10,000 notes were allegedly used by the businessman over three visits to the casino in June.

Casinos posing as beauty salons spur Philippine digital payment review

The Philippines central bank will now require payment platforms to collect more information on merchants being linked up, including owner details and licenses.
The Philippines central bank will now require payment platforms to collect more information on merchants being linked up, including owner details and licenses.

Malta court clears businessman over murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech speaks to the media after he was acquitted of conspiracy to murder investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech speaks to the media after he was acquitted of conspiracy to murder investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Casinos look to sports, spas and street food to attract Gen Zs

When Gen Zs go to Vegas, they are less prone to gamble and more likely to attend shows than older folks.
When Gen Zs go to Vegas, they are less prone to gamble and more likely to attend shows than older folks.

Two to be charged over counterfeit Singapore currency notes

A search revealed 121 counterfeit Singapore $100 notes in the duo’s possession.
A search revealed 121 counterfeit Singapore $100 notes in the duo’s possession.

Foreign workers’ exclusions from gambling in S’pore have grown. What’s behind the numbers?

Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.
Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.

Genting Singapore H1 profit falls 33.5% to $156.1 million despite stable revenue

Genting Singapore’s non-gaming revenue has been supported by refreshed attractions, hospitality and experiential offerings.
Genting Singapore’s non-gaming revenue has been supported by refreshed attractions, hospitality and experiential offerings.

Opening of first UAE casino expected in September 2027: Wynn CEO

Wynn, a US company, operates casinos in Las Vegas and Boston as well as in Macau (above), a Chinese territory near Hong Kong.
Wynn, a US company, operates casinos in Las Vegas and Boston as well as in Macau (above), a Chinese territory near Hong Kong.

MBS profit falls 10.3% to $890 million in Q2, remains bright spot for Las Vegas Sands

Casino revenue was down 4.1 per cent at US$1 billion in Q2 FY2026, from US$1.1 billion in the year-ago period.
Casino revenue was down 4.1 per cent at US$1 billion in Q2 FY2026, from US$1.1 billion in the year-ago period.

Vegas tourism hit, online rivals put Caesars and MGM in play

A new generation of prediction-market rivals have put pressure on the traditional online operators and their stock prices.
A new generation of prediction-market rivals have put pressure on the traditional online operators and their stock prices.

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