Wynn Macau indicated it will raise salaries for most of its workforce by between 2 and 4.5 percent from March 1st, the third Macau operator to do so this year.

Macau

Galaxy announces salary increase for employees, effective April 1st

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 13, 2026

Macau gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment Group has announced a salary increase for eligible team members at Senior Manager grade or below effective from April 1st.

Macau

Slight drop in Suspicious Transaction Reports from Macau gaming operators in 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 13, 2026

Macau saw a slight drop in the number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) from gaming operators in 2025 when compared to the previous year, totaling 3,603.

Macau

Macau gaming market concentrates further as top operators gain share: CLSA

Viviana Chan - January 12, 2026

Macau gaming concentration intensified in 4Q25, with top operators expanding GGR share as satellite closures and structural shifts favored large resorts.

South Korea

Publicly held Korean casino operator/institutions mandated to prove their worth by Minister

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 12, 2026

Korea's Trade Minister mandates public institutions, including casino operator Kangwon Land, prove their worth or risk closure.

Philippines

Philippine Presidential Palace dismisses “unsubstantiated statements” on possible presidential impeachment attempt

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 12, 2026

The Philippines’ Presidential Palace has dismissed “unsubstantiated statements” calling for the impeachment of the nation’s president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Australia

The Star to proceed with closure of corporate office, cutting jobs and shifting responsibilities

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 12, 2026

The Star is proceeding with plans to close its corporate office in Brisbane, aiming to decentralize responsibility and reduce workforce.

Macau

Sands China announces salary increase and bonus for team members

Viviana Chan - January 12, 2026

Sands China has announced a 2026 pay rise for most employees, alongside a discretionary one-month bonus recognizing contributions in 2025.

Australia

Light & Wonder to pay $127.5M settlement to Aristocrat over Dragon Train litigation

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 12, 2026

Light & Wonder agrees to pay $127.5 million settlement to Aristocrat for IP infringement linked to Dragon Train game.

South Korea

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort registers $183.4M in GGR for fiscal year ending Sept. 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 11, 2026

South Korea's Inspire Entertainment Resort registered nearly $183.4 million in GGR for fiscal year ending Sept. 30th, 2025.

Macau

Macau’s Tourist Price Index rose 1.71% in 2025 as hotel rates eased

Viviana Chan - January 11, 2026

Visitor prices in Macau increased 1.71% yearly in 2025, driven by jewellery and leisure spending, despite lower accommodation costs.

Malaysia

Brokerage lifts Genting Malaysia rating on RWNYC-driven 2027 growth

Viviana Chan - January 11, 2026

Genting Malaysia earns Buy upgrade from CIMB as RWNYC license underpins expectations of a strong earnings rebound in FY27.

Macau

Craig Fullalove departing Macau to assume CFO role at Wynn Resorts in April

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 11, 2026

Wynn Macau's CFO and Chief Administrative Officer Craig Fullalove is being elevated to the role of CFO at Wynn Resorts, effective April 1st.

India

Delta Corp. discontinues operation at Goa casino amongst GST increase

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 9, 2026

Delta Corp shutters operations at The Zuri White Sands Goa casino/hotel amongst GST levy increase.

Macau

SJM issues $540M in 6.5% senior notes due 2031 to improve ‘financial flexibility’

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 9, 2026

Macau gaming operator SJM Holdings has announced the issuance of $540 million in 6.6 percent senior notes due in 2031.

Australia

Aristocrat extends share buy-back program, additional $500M in shares open to purchase by March 2027

AGBrief Editorial - January 9, 2026

Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced that it will extend its on-market share buy-back program, allowing a further AU$750 million ($502.35 million) in shares to be bought back over a 12-month period ending March 5th, 2027.

United States

AGEM Index falls 4% monthly in December, up by 17% annually

AGBrief Editorial - January 9, 2026

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Index ended 2025 with a slight dip, falling by 4 percent monthly, despite seeing an annual increase of 17.1 percent.