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Dominick Stenson - December 18, 2020

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Macau

Fitch forecasts Macau’s economic growth to slow to 4% in 2026

Viviana Chan - December 11, 2025

Fitch projects Macau’s expansion to moderate to 4% in 2026 amid softer mainland spending, with tourism policies and non-gaming investment cushioning impact.

Australia

Victoria poker machines numbers stable for more than 20 years but per‑capita spending decline – Researcher

Nelson Moura - December 10, 2025

The number of poker machines in Victoria has remained close to its statutory cap for more than two decades, but per‑capita gaming expenses have eased, according to analysis by gambling regulation specialist Peter Cohen.

China

China Ecotourism unit secures multiple Zhejiang sports lottery contracts

Nelson Moura - December 10, 2025

China Ecotourism Group clinches second contract this year, underscoring its growing foothold in China’s lottery market.

Macau

Sands China cancels Ayumi Hamasaki’s January Macau concert amid China–Japan tensions

Viviana Chan - December 10, 2025

Ayumi Hamasaki’s Macau stop on her Asia tour is cancelled as China–Japan tensions escalate, reflecting wider disruptions to Japanese performers.

Macau

Macau’s last satellite casino Landmark to shut down on December 30th

Viviana Chan - December 10, 2025

Macau’s final satellite casino, Landmark, will close on December 30th as the transition period ends, marking the completion of SJM’s satellite wind-down.

Philippines

PAGCOR defends softer revenues as necessary step toward sustainable growth

Viviana Chan - December 10, 2025

PAGCOR links weaker revenues to tighter payment rules, calling the slowdown a necessary step toward a safer and more resilient gaming ecosystem.

Vietnam

Vietnam seeks to simplify financial-capacity rules as it updates 2017 local-access casino decree

Viviana Chan - December 9, 2025

Vietnam seeks to streamline financial-capacity verification as it updates the 2017 locals-access decree, part of broader reforms to expand regulated casino entry.

Cambodia

Thai sports authority to investigate Cambodian athletes’ NagaWorld logo

Nelson Moura - December 9, 2025

The Sports Authority of Thailand will probe whether Cambodian athletes breached Thai law by displaying the NagaWorld casino logo on their jackets when present for a game.

Australia

Far East Consortium agrees $66M partial sale of Ritz-Carlton Perth to AMTD Group

Viviana Chan - December 9, 2025

FEC sells 50% of Ritz-Carlton Perth to AMTD-linked TGE for $66M, with staged payments pending regulatory approvals and restructuring steps.

China

China seeks 100 top fugitives in telecom fraud crackdown; mass returns from Myanmar continue

Viviana Chan - December 9, 2025

China launches nationwide hunt for 100 telecom-fraud fugitives as over 1,100 suspects from Myanmar return amid intensified cross-border crackdown.

United States

Bally’s shores up balance sheet as New York casino project advances: CBRE

Nelson Moura - December 9, 2025

Bally’s Corporation has moved to ease several long-standing financial pressures with a new $1.1 billion term-loan package that analysts say 'solves several lingering overhangs' and allows it to pivot toward its flagship New York development.

UAE

Wynn Al Marjan reveals details of art collection with new exhibits and pieces drawn from other properties

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 9, 2025

Wynn Al Marjan Island has announced details of its ‘museum-calber art collection’ that will debut alongside the property’s opening in the spring of 2027.

Myanmar

Myanmar authorities demolish 333 illegal buildings in KK Park crackdown

Viviana Chan - December 8, 2025

Myanmar has demolished 333 of 635 illegal buildings in KK Park as part of a major crackdown on telecom fraud and online gambling, state media reports.

South Korea

Rising Chinese demand fuels bullish sentiment toward Jeju Dream Tower operator: Brokerage

Viviana Chan - December 8, 2025

Korean brokerage Yuanta Securities Korea has strengthened its outlook on Lotte Tour Development, saying the operator of Jeju Dream Tower is poised for continued earnings growth as Chinese tourism rebounds and the company’s market share expands sharply.

Philippines

Philippine police go after offshore gaming operators hiding behind names of BPOs/IT solutions companies

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 8, 2025

Philippine police concentrate on bringing down POGOs hiding behind the guise of BPOs and IT solutions companies.

Philippines

Philippines’ Pasig City moves to curb gambling influence with ban on ads, promotions

Viviana Chan - December 8, 2025

Pasig City bans all gambling ads and promotions to curb addiction risks, aligning with the Philippines’ broader push for stronger responsible gaming rules.

Macau

UBS lifts Macau 2026 GGR outlook on firm premium demand

Viviana Chan - December 8, 2025

UBS lifts Macau’s 2026 GGR outlook, pointing to firm premium demand and new upscale suites and amenities that reinforce mass-market momentum.

Australia

Ainsworth Game Technology expecting dip in revenue and profit in 2H25 on lower sales

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 8, 2025

Ainsworth Game Technology profit and revenue drop in 2H25, on lower sales, despite APAC consistency.

Malaysia

Genting Berhad launches $1.22B notes program to support Genting Malaysia takeover push

Viviana Chan - December 7, 2025

Genting Berhad ramps up fundraising with a $1.22B notes program and fresh issuance to support its push for full control of Genting Malaysia.

Japan

Dynam Japan posts 40.2% profit surge despite 3.2% drop in pachinko revenue

Viviana Chan - December 7, 2025

Dynam Japan reports profit up 40.2 percent despite a 3.2 percent dip in pachinko revenue, supported by lower expenses and improved operational efficiency.