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JRA keeps WINS Yatsushiro shut after Kumamoto earthquake and pledges ¥16 million in relief

Aug 12, 2026

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JRA keeps WINS Yatsushiro shut after Kumamoto earthquake and pledges ¥16 million in relief

The Japan Racing Association suspended operations at its Yatsushiro off-track betting facility for two consecutive weekends as the region deals with the aftermath of the July 28 earthquake.

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Taiwan

Aug 11, 2026

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Taiwan’s Jetway Moves Beyond Components With a 43-Inch Gaming Cabinet

The Taiwan-made JE-43JGO combines cabinet design, computing hardware, assembly and system integration in a complete gaming-machine platform.

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Singapore

Aug 11, 2026

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Singapore Pools Has 13 Live Supplier Routes Closing This Month

The current procurement list spans venue works, technology, events and professional services, with deadlines from 12 to 28 August 2026.

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South Korea

Aug 10, 2026

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South Korea Will Open Its First New Racecourse in 21 Years

Let’s Run Park Yeongcheon begins racing on 13 September, but its unusual regional model will test whether a new venue can expand Korea’s horse-betting market.

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Japan

Toyomaru Stops Making Pachinko Machines After Six Decades

Aug 9, 2026

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Toyomaru Stops Making Pachinko Machines After Six Decades

The company behind Nanasy has ended its pachinko operations as Japan’s traditional machine market continues to contract—even while pachislot shows signs of resilience.

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Hong Kong

Aug 8, 2026

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Hong Kong Is Taking More Than Three Jockeys to Ascot

Team Hong Kong will make its Shergar Cup debut on 8 August, while the HKJC-operated World Pool turns the unusual team competition into a global betting fixture for the first time

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China

Aug 7, 2026

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These Are the Companies Powering China’s Only Legal Gambling Market

Mainland China prohibits casinos, foreign lotteries and unauthorised online betting. Yet its state lottery market generated approximately US$87 billion in 2025—and a largely invisible technology industry keeps it running.

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Hong Kong

Aug 6, 2026

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Hong Kong Legalised Basketball Betting—Then Refused to Open the Market

The legislation remains in force, but the government has suspended plans to license the Hong Kong Jockey Club after linking prediction markets to a new wave of illegal gambling.

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Global

Cambodia’s Casino Reset: Only 124 Properties Are Still Operating

Aug 5, 2026

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Cambodia’s Casino Reset: Only 124 Properties Are Still Operating

Another 75 casinos have been paused, suspended, revoked or allowed to expire. Every remaining licence is due to expire at the end of 2026.

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Archive

JRA keeps WINS Yatsushiro shut after Kumamoto earthquake and pledges ¥16 million in relief

Taiwan’s Jetway Moves Beyond Components With a 43-Inch Gaming Cabinet

Singapore Pools Has 13 Live Supplier Routes Closing This Month

South Korea Will Open Its First New Racecourse in 21 Years

Toyomaru Stops Making Pachinko Machines After Six Decades

Hong Kong Is Taking More Than Three Jockeys to Ascot

These Are the Companies Powering China’s Only Legal Gambling Market

Hong Kong Legalised Basketball Betting—Then Refused to Open the Market

Cambodia’s Casino Reset: Only 124 Properties Are Still Operating

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