Macau's gaming regulator says it applies strict oversight to the assessment of gross gaming revenue generated by overseas players, including daily checks.

Macau

MGM China 4Q25 results surpass projections: Jefferies

Viviana Chan - February 5, 2026

MGM China outperforms Jefferies’ 4Q25 projections, with higher revenue and earnings highlighting improving operational momentum.

Elsewhere

Interblock begins search for new CEO after John Connelly resigns from role

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 5, 2026

Interblock's global CEO John Connelly resigns, Bala Ganesan appointed as interim CEO.

Macau

Gold bricks from Macau’s Grand Emperor Hotel lobby removed and sold for $11.55M

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 5, 2026

Macau's Grand Emperor Hotel removes and sells gold bricks from lobby to prop up financials in post-satellite casino era.

Macau

MGM China sees 21.4% increase in 4Q25 revenue, to $1.23B, in early-release results

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 5, 2026

MGM China saw a 21.4 percent increase in net revenue, to $1.23 billion in the fourth quarter of last year, according to results published ahead of their expected release on February 12th.

Macau

Sands China’s weak 4Q25 unlikely to derail dividend normalization: JP Morgan

Viviana Chan - February 5, 2026

Sands China’s short-term earnings pressure unlikely to disrupt dividend normalization and recovery outlook, say JP Morgan analysts.

Philippines

Philippines House leader moves to abolish travel tax to boost mobility and tourism

Viviana Chan - February 5, 2026

Philippines House Majority Leader files bill to repeal travel tax, aiming to boost mobility and support tourism recovery.

Australia

Australia’s Jumbo Interactive flags double-digit growth in 1H26

Nelson Moura - February 5, 2026

Australia’s Jumbo Interactive expects to report strong double-digit growth across key metrics for the first half of fiscal 2026.

Thailand

Thailand lottery-based campaign policies draw opposition from anti-gambling groups

Viviana Chan - February 4, 2026

Thai anti-gambling groups oppose lottery-based campaign policies, warning they could deepen addiction, social harm, and reliance on gambling incentives.

Elsewhere

AGEM Index down by 0.9% monthly in January

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 4, 2026

The AGEM Index in January fell slightly by 0.9 percent, despite an 11.4 percent yearly rise.

Singapore

Singapore sees highest-ever tourism receipts in first three quarters of 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 4, 2026

Singapore boasted its highest-ever tourism receipts in the January-September period, rising by 6.5 percent yearly to $18.82 billion.

Macau

Macau to welcome up to 1.5M tourists during LNY festivities: MGTO director

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 4, 2026

Macau is set to welcome between 1.4 and 1.5 million tourists over the course of the nine-day Lunar New Year festivities, with an expected average of between 158,000 and 175,000 per day.

South Korea

GKL casino sales rise 6.6% year-on-year in January to $25.3M

Viviana Chan - February 4, 2026

GKL posted January casino sales of $25.3 million, a 6.6 percent yearly increase driven by stable table play and strong machine revenue.

Cambodia

AI & crypto drive Asia fraud surge as gaming scams exposed: security consultancy

Nelson Moura - February 3, 2026

AI and crypto are fueling a surge in financial crime across Asia, warns consultancy Steve Vickers & Associates.

UAE

Wynn Al Marjan Island bridge project reaches half completion

Nelson Moura - February 3, 2026

Construction of the 548-meter bridge link to Wynn Al Marjan Island has reached nearly half completion.

New Zealand

SkyCity aiming to “lead the change” in online casino gaming in New Zealand: CEO

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 3, 2026

SkyCity is ‘looking to become the trusted local leader’ in regulated online casino gaming in New Zealand as the country moves closer to passing its Online Casino Gambling Act.

China