David Lawrence

Name: ASEAN Gaming Summit 2026
Start: 2026-03-16T00:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-03-18T23:59:59+08:00
Location: Manila

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https://thunderbirdresorts.com/

David is the Casino General Manager for Thunderbird Resorts & Casinos. With over 39 years of experience in the gaming industry, with more than 20 in Asia and currently living in Manila where his family is based, David is well adapted to the region's culture and unique gaming environment. David is well experienced in all aspects of gaming operations including pre-opening of premium IR's.

LATEST ARTICLES FROM AUTHOR

Philippines

Looking forward to a better new normal

David Lawrence - December 17, 2021

Philippines

David Lawrence: Philippines positivity points to a brighter future

David Lawrence - December 18, 2020

LATEST NEWS

Philippines

Philippine Police to increase border patrols to curb any POGO activity

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 16, 2025

Philippine police are upping their border patrols, aiming to curb any POGO operations, relocations or recruitment.

Philippines

DigiPlus signals resilience amid regulatory shifts

Nelson Moura - December 16, 2025

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. said it is regaining momentum in its online gaming business, with revenues showing consistent improvement in recent months as the company accelerates platform upgrades and bolsters player protection measures.

Macau

Macau to reach pre-pandemic visitor levels with 39M arrivals in 2025

Viviana Chan - December 16, 2025

Macau is set to fully recover to pre-pandemic tourism volumes this year, with international arrivals hitting 80 percent of the previous high.

Macau

Macau December GGR seen accelerating, with 13–21% year-on-year growth

Viviana Chan - December 16, 2025

Macau’s December GGR is expected to grow 13–21 percent year on year, supported by resilient mass demand and a recovery in VIP activity, say Macquarie analysts.

UAE

Wynn Al Marjan Island project reaches topping out milestone

Nelson Moura - December 16, 2025

Wynn Al Marjan Island has announced it finished its project's topping out, a 'defining milestone' for what will be the UAE's first integrated resort.

Cambodia

Naga 3: 50% funding subscription agreement terminated, project still proceeding

AGBrief Editorial - December 16, 2025

NagaCorp, operator of Phnom Penh’s leading integrated resort, NagaWorld, has announced the termination of a subscription agreement to help fund its $3.5 billion Naga 3 expansion.

United States

New York approves all three downstate casino licenses

AGBrief Editorial - December 16, 2025

All three recommended bidders for casino licenses in downstate New York City have received final approval from the New York State Gaming Commission.

New Zealand

SkyCity Chief Risk Officer Carolyn Kidd resigns, effective January 31st, 2026

AGBrief Editorial - December 16, 2025

New Zealand and Australia gaming operator SkyCity Entertainment has announced the resignation of its Chief Risk Officer, Carolyn Kidd.

Macau

Macau historic district revitalization handed from casino operators to community organization

Viviana Chan - December 15, 2025

Macau hands six-historic-district revitalization from casino operators to community groups under a new government-coordinated, civil-led development model.

South Korea

Mohegan’s refinancing eases debt overhang from INSPIRE project: CBRE

Nelson Moura - December 15, 2025

Mohegan's former South Korea project INSPIRE has refinanced its construction debt, stabilizing its finances, notes CBRE.

Philippines

PAGCOR maintains target for late-2026 to 2027 Casino Filipino privatization

Viviana Chan - December 15, 2025

PAGCOR is targeting the privatization of Casino Filipino by late 2026 or early 2027 as it shifts to a purely regulatory role, pending approvals.

Philippines

Hann Casino Resort opens new gaming zone The Canyon, Aristocrat debuts Tian Ci Jin

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 15, 2025

Hann Casino Resort has opened a new gaming space at its property in Clark, dubbed ‘The Canyon’, featuring over 60 new gaming tables and more than 500 slot machines on a new ground floor area of 3,590 square meters.

Macau

Macau casinos lower mass bets to capture displaced satellite players: Citigroup

Viviana Chan - December 15, 2025

Macau casinos cut mass baccarat minimum bets to attract players displaced by satellite casino closures, intensifying competition among concessionaires.

Macau

SJM shareholders approve L’Arc Hotel acquisition ahead of regulatory deadline

Viviana Chan - December 15, 2025

SJM clears shareholder vote on L’Arc Hotel acquisition, positioning the property for conversion into a self-operated casino in Macau.

Thailand

Thailand’s tourism sector faces crisis with declining visitor numbers

Nelson Moura - December 15, 2025

Thailand's foreign tourism industry is grappling with a significant crisis, marked by a 9.8 percent decrease in visitor arrivals for 2025 compared to the previous year

Cambodia

Thai Nationals stranded at Poipet Border

Nelson Moura - December 15, 2025

As Cambodia indefinitely closes the Poipet border, thousands of Thai nationals are stuck in Cambodia, unable to return to Thailand.

Macau

Macau’s real GDP to grow 2–5% in 2026: Economics Association

Viviana Chan - December 14, 2025

Macau’s GDP is forecast to grow 2–5% in 2026 to $54.4 billion, nearing pre-pandemic levels amid cautious optimism and persistent global uncertainties.

Philippines

Philippine government weighs PAGCOR allegations, calls for evidence

Viviana Chan - December 14, 2025

Philippine authorities said they will rely on evidence and due process in reviewing allegations involving PAGCOR chief Alejandro Tengco.

Macau

Galaxy Macau concert cancelled as organizer cites force majeure

Viviana Chan - December 14, 2025

Concert organizer CQ Entertainment has cancelled a planned performance by South Korean band Hi-Fi Un!corn at Galaxy Macau.

Macau

Macau GGR to grow 6% in 2026 on concerts, suites and premium demand: Citigroup

Viviana Chan - December 11, 2025

Citigroup forecasts Macau GGR to grow 6% in 2026, driven by concerts, new suites and rising premium spending despite temporary World Cup softness.

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SJM to experience further market share erosion as satellite closures bite: Analysts

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Macau casino operator SJM Holdings is likely to face continued pressure on market share and earnings into 2026, with analysts warning that satellite casino closures, rising competition and structural weaknesses at its core properties will limit growth prospects.