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Children’s arts festival returns with international lineup
Macau Daily Times
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June 20, 2025
The 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival is set to feature 49 performances and activities across more than 1,000 sessions. Taking place from July to August, the festival aims to engage children and families with the arts through a...
Gilas Pilipinas to face Jordan in tune-up ahead of Fiba Asia Cup
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
Gilas Pilipinas will have an additional tune-up match before the Fiba Asia Cup as it is scheduled to face Jordan on Aug. 2. Coach Tim Cone confirmed the exhibition that will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where the continental tournament will...
Amid uproar, Titus seeks fix to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ gambling deduction change
The Nevada Independent
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July 9, 2025
I was hoping for a quiet July Fourth weekend. But chaos rained down as the gaming community lost its collective mind over a legislative change on how gamblers are taxed on wins and losses. At least I had a nice ocean view. Gamblers and gaming...
W Hotels Expands Its Signature 'W Presents' Series With The Unveiling Of The 2025 Global Tour Lineup
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Launched in 2023 as an innovative live music showcase, W PRESENTS has quickly become an exciting platform at the intersection of music and travel. Building on the success of its first two years, the 2025 iteration will sync...
Star announces Queen’s Wharf exit deal has fallen through, negotiations still ongoing
iGB
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June 30, 2025
It is perhaps too soon to tell whether the return of Star Brisbane will help or hurt the company. One of the bigger Australian casino transactions in recent years appears to be all but dead, as Star Entertainment announced on Monday that its...
Nyaight of the Living Cat episode 2: Exact release date and time, where to watch, and more
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
According to the anime's official platforms, Nyaight of the Living Cat episode 2 is set to be released on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 11 pm JST on ABEMA premium, ahead of its broadcast on Japanese televisions on July 15, 2025, at 2 am JST....
With You and the Rain episode 1: Exact release date and time, where to watch, and more
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
According to the anime's official platforms, With You and the Rain episode 1 is scheduled to be released on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 1:30 am JST on TV Asahi and its affiliated channels in Japan. The episode will also be digitally streamed on...
Analyst Expectations For MGM Resorts International's Future
myMotherLode - California
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MGM Resorts International MGM has been analyzed by 12 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing...
Ecoglo photoluminescent exit signs get patent and CodeMark approval
Facility Management
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The Christchurch-headquartered manufacturer of emergency and exit path-marking solutions, Ecoglo, has announced its Hybrid Photoluminescent Exit Sign is now CodeMark-certified and design patent-protected. The CodeMark certification means the...
When AI Robots Play Soccer, is it Still Called “The Beautiful Game”?
RADII China
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June 30, 2025
If you thought soccer was just for humans, think again. In Beijing, humanoid robots recently took to the field in a fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer game, captivating audiences with a unique blend of tech and sport. This wasn’t just a novelty—it...
Gov’t acknowledges the importance of Hong Kong in the local market
Macau Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) held the “Experience Macau” Carnival in Hong Kong over the weekend. Themed “Vibrant Summer, Explore Macau,” the carnival featured two exhibition zones with stage performances and interactive games. The...
Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 hits BO gold in Pakistan
Gulf News
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The film’s roaring start has taken many industry watchers by surprise, especially given the challenges facing the country’s cinema sector in recent years. A strong showing despite market challenges Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa, and...
China's institutional advantages behind its economic resilience
CGTN
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The National Development and Reform Commission holds a press conference on China's achievements in social and economic development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) in Beijing, China, July 9, 2025. /CFP The National Development and...
Thai government says House debate of casino bill will only be postponed for a month
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 30, 2025
House debate on Thailand’s controversial Entertainment Complex Bill will be delayed by only a month, the ruling Pheu Thai Party said Monday – seemingly allaying industry fears that the bill could be dropped altogether. In comments reported by The...
Thai casino bill debate postponed amid review of gambling risks and public concerns
Gambling Insider
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Delay unrelated to coalition politics, says Pheu Thai spokesman. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Debate on casino-entertainment complex bill deferred by a month - Pheu Thai affirms continued support for project to boost tourism - Review focuses...
Thai casino bill lower-house reading delayed ‘about a month’: report
GGRAsia
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June 30, 2025
The formal reading of a bill in the lower house of Thailand’s parliament aiming to legalise so-called entertainment complexes each with a casino, is to be delayed by “about one month”, from a previously-mentioned date of July 9. That is according...
Safety fears, not casinos, keeping Chinese away, argues Paetongtarn
Bangkok Post
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July 9, 2025
PUBLISHED : 9 Jul 2025 at 15:25 Suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has denied Chinese President Xi Jinping discouraged Chinese from visiting Thailand because of her party's plan for legal casinos, saying that people's safety was the...
WayV to return with 7th EP 'Big Bands' in July
Korea JoungAng Daily
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June 30, 2025
Published: 30 Jun. 2025, 10:07 Boy band WayV's seventh EP ″Big Bands″ [SM ENTERTAINMENT] Boy band WayV will release its seventh EP, "Big Bands," on July 18, its agency SM Entertainment said Monday. "Big Bands" will feature six tracks, including...
CAEAL designates 37 voting stations for upcoming legislative elections
Macau Daily Times
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July 9, 2025
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday that the upcoming election on Sept. 14 will feature 43 voting stations – 38 for direct elections and five for indirect elections – reflecting an...
Now that’s a push present: Aaron Kwok celebrates baby boy news with no-limit credit card for wife Moka Fang
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
HONG KONG, July 9 — Aaron Kwok may be known for his slick dance moves and high-octane performances, but it’s his latest flex that’s got fans talking — and no, it’s not another luxury car. The 59-year-old Cantopop legend reportedly upgraded wife...