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.

Japan

Osaka to sell central expo land adjacent to MGM integrated resort

Viviana Chan - January 8, 2026

Osaka plans to sell 500,000 square metres of central Expo 2025 land next to the MGM Osaka integrated resort to support large-scale entertainment development.

Philippines

Century Entertainment JV moves into mobile gaming with WPT agreement

Viviana Chan - January 8, 2026

Century Entertainment’s JV signs non-binding MOU with WPT to develop and monetize mobile gaming apps as part of its digital expansion strategy

Cambodia

Cambodia to liquidate bank founded by accused Prince Group boss

Nelson Moura - January 8, 2026

A Cambodian bank established by the accused fraudster Chen Zhi, who faces charges in the United States for orchestrating a multibillion-dollar scam, has been ordered to liquidate.

China

Chinese tourists dominate international arrivals to Vietnam in 2025

Nelson Moura - January 8, 2026

In 2025, tourists from the Chinese mainland comprised the largest segment of international visitors to Vietnam, making up 25 percent of total foreign arrivals

South Korea

Illegal gambling dens in Seoul exclude Koreans: Report

Nelson Moura - January 8, 2026

Illegal gambling dens catering exclusively to Chinese nationals have emerged in Seoul, according to a report by Chosun Daily

Macau

MGM China, Melco Resorts, Wynn announce year-end bonus

Nelson Moura - January 8, 2026

Macau gaming operators MGM China, Melco Resorts, and Wynn Macau have announced they will grant a discretionary bonus equivalent to one month’s salary to most of their staff, recognizing their contributions during 2025.

Macau

Macau GGR to rise 19% YoY in January on strong holiday start: Seaport

Viviana Chan - January 8, 2026

Seaport forecasts Macau GGR to rise 19% year-on-year in January, driven by a strong holiday start and easing comparisons with early 2025.

Malaysia

Malaysian real estate agent loses over $160,000 to online gambling scam

Nelson Moura - January 8, 2026

A Malaysian real estate agent recently became a victim of an online gambling scam, suffering a loss exceeding RM750,000 ($160,000). The 35-year-old man was...

Macau

Galaxy Entertainment Group announces new year bonus

Nelson Moura - January 7, 2026

Macau gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said Wednesday it will grant a discretionary bonus equivalent to one month’s salary to most of its workforce, citing employees’ contributions during the past year.

Europe

App blocking gambling sites launched in Japan amid rising addiction concerns

Nelson Moura - January 7, 2026

A newly translated app from the U.K. called Gamban is being introduced in Japan to help combat gambling addiction by blocking access to online...

Cambodia

Cambodian Interior Ministry denounces false claims of arms seizure in border casino

Nelson Moura - January 7, 2026

The Cambodian Interior Ministry has firmly rejected misleading reports from the Thai news outlet Khaosod English, which alleged that Thai Marines had seized a significant cache of Cambodian arms at the Thmor Da Casino.

Macau

Mega Fortris scraps plans to build playing card factory in Macau

Nelson Moura - January 7, 2026

Malaysian company Mega Fortris Bhd has scrapped plans to build a new playing card facility in Macau, opting instead to expand its Shah Alam operations with a second manufacturing line to cut costs.

Hong Kong

HKJC sees near 20% jump in World Pool turnover on overseas races

Viviana Chan - January 7, 2026

The Hong Kong Jockey Club recorded a near 20 percent rise in World Pool turnover on overseas races as more racedays and markets were added in 2025.

Australia

Steady growth for New South Wales clubs and hotels amid regulatory review

Nelson Moura - January 6, 2026

New South Wales clubs and hotels generated nearly AUD4.9 billion ($3.28 billion) in net gaming machine profits in the third quarter of 2025 according to state data released this week, representing an 8.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Singapore

Singapore Changi Airport records strongest year ever with about 70M travelers

Viviana Chan - January 6, 2026

Singapore Changi Airport handled about 70 million passengers in 2025, setting a new annual record and marking its highest passenger throughput since opening, according...

South Korea