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Dave Greenfield - October 16, 2020

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Macau

Macau gaming reforms align with China strategy, shift focus from revenue to governance: Study

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2026

Macau gaming reforms align with China strategy, shifting from VIP-driven revenue growth to governance-led development and tighter regulatory oversight.

Macau

Macau Chief Executive again pushes diversification away from gaming for next 5-year plan

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2026

Macau’s Chief Executive has doubled down on the SAR’s need to diversify its gaming-dependent economy, as the government elaborates its third five-year plan, covering 2026-2030.

Japan

Japan sees record tourism in February, at 3.46M, despite 45% drop in Chinese visitation

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2026

Japan saw record visitation in February, rising by 6.4 percent yearly to 3.46 million, despite a significant drop in Chinese visitation.

Macau

MGM China enters steadier phase, delivering stable cash flow to parent: Fitch

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2026

MGM China shifts to stable growth phase with rising share and steady cash flow contributions to parent, supported by new long-term branding deal: Fitch.

Philippines

PH House approves bill to abolish travel tax for Filipinos going abroad

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2026

Philippines House approves bill to abolish travel tax imposed on Filipinos and long-term citizens traveling abroad.

Australia

Crown Melbourne cutting 200 jobs to support “long-term sustainability”: reports

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2026

Crown Resorts is cutting 200 jobs at its Melbourne property in order to support its “long-term sustainability”.

Hong Kong

HKJC signs MOU with Guangzhou tourism bureau ahead of October Conghua races

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2026

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has signed an MOU with the Guangzhou tourism bureau ahead of the launch of horse races in October.

South East Asia

GTI Gaming & IPG International ink exclusive distribution deal for the APAC region

AGBrief Editorial - March 17, 2026

GTI Gaming, the Italian developer of advanced casino management and RFID technology solutions, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with IPG International to expand the reach of its smart casino systems across Asia-Pacific and emerging gaming markets.

Australia

Bally’s says it will support The Star turnaround in Asia-Pacific market

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Bally's confident in The Star's turnaround based upon the company's track record in revamping underperforming businesses.

Macau

Macau March MTD GGR holds firm at $87.4M per day: UBS

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Macau March month-to-date GGR tracks solid at $87.4 million per day, UBS says forecasting continued year-on-year growth.

Macau

Melco reveals REM ultra-luxury hotel to replace Countdown Hotel at City of Dreams

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Melco reveals REM boutique luxury hotel at City of Dreams Macau, replacing the Countdown Hotel, with 150 ultra-luxury suites targeting premium guests.

Singapore

Singapore February tourism boosted by CNY holiday to 1.5M visitors, with Chinese visitation up 61%

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 17, 2026

The Chinese New Year holiday significantly boosted Singapore's February tourism, with arrivals up 9 percent to 1.5 million and Chinese visitation surging by 61 percent to 432K.

Philippines

Philippine agencies deepen coordination to tackle illegal online gambling networks

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Philippine agencies strengthen coordination to combat illegal online gambling networks through digital forensics, website blocking and joint investigations.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka eyes gaming sector to enhance tourism and regional appeal

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2026

Sri Lanka promotes gaming sector growth to support tourism recovery and investment, leveraging Colombo’s emerging role as a regional gaming hub.

Macau

Macau gaming sector monthly wages rise 4.2% to $3,480 in December 2025

Viviana Chan - March 16, 2026

Macau gaming sector wages rose 4.2 percent year-on-year to $3,480 in December 2025, as employment in the industry edged up to more than 53,000 workers.

Philippines

DFNN plans debt-to-equity swap with issuance of up to 500M common shares

Viviana Chan - March 16, 2026

DFNN outlines debt restructuring plan that may convert up to $10.7 million in obligations into equity through new common and preferred shares.

Philippines

Philippines boosting ties with Singapore in trade, investment and AI

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 16, 2026

Singapore and the Philippines are aiming to improve ties in trade, investment, AI and clean energy.

Australia

The Star invites WhiteHawk investors to tour properties in bid to secure refinancing deal

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 16, 2026

he Star Entertainment Group has flown out executives from potential investor WhiteHawk Capital to visit the operators’ casinos as it attempts to secure a lifeline investment.

Macau