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China Lottery Sales Surge 27.3% In September As Sports Betting Drives Growth

China Lottery Sales Surge 27.3% In September As Sports Betting Drives Growth

China's lottery market generated RMB67.39 billion in September, with sports betting sales climbing 73.1% amid continued interest following the FIFA World Cup.

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · 2 min read

South Korea Considers Legalising Esports Betting Through Sports Toto By 2028

South Korea Considers Legalising Esports Betting Through Sports Toto By 2028

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

South Korea Casino Reforms Face Delay Amid Industry Opposition

South Korea Casino Reforms Face Delay Amid Industry Opposition

Friday, 11 September 2026

Toridama Crash Review: A Japanese-Inspired Take on the Crash Game

Toridama Crash Review: A Japanese-Inspired Take on the Crash Game

Thursday, 10 September 2026

BetBlocker Announces an Exciting New Development, its Software is Now Available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese Languages.

BetBlocker Announces an Exciting New Development, its Software is Now Available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese Languages.

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Spinomenal Unlocks Good Fortune With 3 Chinese Charms

Spinomenal Unlocks Good Fortune With 3 Chinese Charms

Monday, 7 September 2026

Hong Kong Jockey Club Turnover Reaches Record HK$331.7 Billion

Hong Kong Jockey Club Turnover Reaches Record HK$331.7 Billion

Friday, 4 September 2026

South Korea Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns

South Korea Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Spotlight Sports Group Extends Smart View Global Footprint With Hong Kong Launch

Spotlight Sports Group Extends Smart View Global Footprint With Hong Kong Launch

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Japan PM Snap Election Success Paves Way for Casino Transformation

Japan PM Snap Election Success Paves Way for Casino Transformation

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

2026 Chinese New Year Picks: Must-Play BC Originals for the Holiday

2026 Chinese New Year Picks: Must-Play BC Originals for the Holiday

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

PG Soft Rings in the Chinese New Year with the Release of Fortune Horse

PG Soft Rings in the Chinese New Year with the Release of Fortune Horse

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

1spin4win Premieres Sound of Steel Hold and Win, the Fourth Game in its Japanese Series

1spin4win Premieres Sound of Steel Hold and Win, the Fourth Game in its Japanese Series

Friday, 28 November 2025

Gamban Expands Blocking Software to Japan

Gamban Expands Blocking Software to Japan

Monday, 22 September 2025

The Paradox of Gambling in Japan in 2025

The Paradox of Gambling in Japan in 2025

Friday, 15 August 2025

1spin4win Presents a New Samurai Tale in the Japanese Saga with Way of Honor Hold and Win

1spin4win Presents a New Samurai Tale in the Japanese Saga with Way of Honor Hold and Win

Thursday, 26 June 2025

3 Oaks Gaming Launches Super China Pots Slot with New Bonus Features

3 Oaks Gaming Launches Super China Pots Slot with New Bonus Features

Friday, 6 June 2025

Gentle Fox Hold and Win Brings Intrigue to 1spin4win’s Japanese Saga

Gentle Fox Hold and Win Brings Intrigue to 1spin4win’s Japanese Saga

Thursday, 29 May 2025

MGM China Strengthens Safer Gambling Strategy with New Employee Education Programme

MGM China Strengthens Safer Gambling Strategy with New Employee Education Programme

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Classic Provider 1spin4win Debuts Japanese Slot Line with Tiger’s Steps Hold and Win

Classic Provider 1spin4win Debuts Japanese Slot Line with Tiger’s Steps Hold and Win

Saturday, 26 April 2025

Macau Federation of Trade Unions and MGM Relaunch Responsible Gambling Campaign for 2025

Macau Federation of Trade Unions and MGM Relaunch Responsible Gambling Campaign for 2025

Friday, 11 April 2025

BetBlocker Launches Dedicated Japanese Language Version of its Support Tool

BetBlocker Launches Dedicated Japanese Language Version of its Support Tool

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Slotegrator Expands in Europe with PHOENIX 7’s Japanese-inspired Slots

Slotegrator Expands in Europe with PHOENIX 7’s Japanese-inspired Slots

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

1spin4win Teases a Four-game Slot Series Set in Medieval Japan

1spin4win Teases a Four-game Slot Series Set in Medieval Japan

Thursday, 27 March 2025

PG Soft Celebrates Chinese New Year with Fortune Snake Release

PG Soft Celebrates Chinese New Year with Fortune Snake Release

Monday, 13 January 2025

FeedConstruct Secures Global Streaming Rights for Korean Handball

FeedConstruct Secures Global Streaming Rights for Korean Handball

Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Hong Kong Jockey Club Unveils "ChatGPT of Horseracing"

Hong Kong Jockey Club Unveils "ChatGPT of Horseracing"

Friday, 30 August 2024

Wynn Resorts Unveils the 2024 Hypercar Exhibition in Macau

Wynn Resorts Unveils the 2024 Hypercar Exhibition in Macau

Sunday, 4 August 2024

Hong Kong Finale Sees Highest Turnover of 2023/24 Racing Season

Hong Kong Finale Sees Highest Turnover of 2023/24 Racing Season

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

3 Oaks Gaming Presents a Feature-rich Trip to the Far East in 3 China Pots: Hold and Win

3 Oaks Gaming Presents a Feature-rich Trip to the Far East in 3 China Pots: Hold and Win

Monday, 29 April 2024

Macau Gambling Kingpin, Alvin Chau, Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

Macau Gambling Kingpin, Alvin Chau, Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Pragmatic Play Champions Ancient Chinese Tradition in Elemental Games Megaways

Pragmatic Play Champions Ancient Chinese Tradition in Elemental Games Megaways

Friday, 11 February 2022

Crypto Transactions Made Illegal in China

Crypto Transactions Made Illegal in China

Thursday, 30 September 2021

PokerStars Exiting China, Taiwan, Macau

PokerStars Exiting China, Taiwan, Macau

Wednesday, 2 September 2020