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Jay Chun is the director of the Paradise Entertainment Group and Chairman of MGEMA.

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Macau

Jay Chun: Confidence in local government

Jay Chun - December 18, 2020

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Philippines

Visa-free policy boosts Cebu’s appeal to Chinese tourists: Chinese consul

Viviana Chan - January 29, 2026

China's Consul General in Cebu says the region's attractiveness to Chinese tourists is significantly increased by the Philippines' new visa-free entry policy for its citizens.

Singapore

LVS estimate revisions edge higher at Deutsche Bank, driven by Marina Bay Sands

Viviana Chan - January 29, 2026

Strong Marina Bay Sands results prompt Deutsche Bank to lift LVS estimates, outweighing Macau margin pressure and consensus misses.

Macau

Macau’s fiscal reserves hit $82.9 billion as of end-November

Nelson Moura - January 29, 2026

Macau's fiscal reserves saw a notable increase of 7.6 percent in the first 11 months of last year, climbing to $82.9 billion by the end of November.

China

China executes 11 members of northern Myanmar telecom fraud gangs

Viviana Chan - January 29, 2026

China executed 11 criminals tied to northern Myanmar telecom fraud gangs, marking the first executions of major scam bosses repatriated from the region.

China

Sands management outlines 2026 focus on EBITDA growth

Nelson Moura - January 29, 2026

Las Vegas Sands' management said the group expects improved operating performance in 2026, driven by further optimization in Macau, continued strength at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and disciplined capital allocation.

Cambodia

Hun Sen: Cambodia will not tolerate telecom fraud or criminal safe havens

Viviana Chan - January 29, 2026

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen vows zero tolerance on telecom fraud, warning scam networks the country will not serve as a safe haven for cross-border crime.

UAE

RAK Airport plans VVIP terminal for Wynn Al Marjan Island ahead of 2027 opening

Viviana Chan - January 28, 2026

RAK Airport is planning a dedicated VVIP terminal to cater to premium travelers visiting Wynn Al Marjan Island as the casino resort prepares to open in 2027.

Macau

Macau gaming sector salary growth moderates as economic expansion stabilizes: Expert

Viviana Chan - January 28, 2026

Macau gaming operators temper salary growth while maintaining bonuses, as economic expansion settles into a more normalized pattern.

Macau

Macau gaming rebound fuels economic recovery, outlook positive for 2026: monetary authority

Nelson Moura - January 28, 2026

Macau’s economy is projected to maintain its recovery in 2026, supported by steady tourism demand and growing non-gaming investment, says monetary authority.

Russia

Russian gov’t mulling legalizing online casinos to generate tax revenue for war effort: Media

Nelson Moura - January 28, 2026

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has proposed the legalization of online casinos as the government seeks new sources of revenue to address a growing federal budget deficit.

South Korea

Seoul survey finds one in five youths exposed to gambling as online access fuels early participation

Viviana Chan - January 28, 2026

Exposure to gambling among Seoul youths doubled in a year, with online platforms and peer recommendations pushing participation to younger ages.

Australia

Australian court backs regulator’s decision on OkeBet self-exclusion and inducement breaches

AGBrief Editorial - January 28, 2026

Australian tribunal affirms that OkeBet breached state gambling laws by targeting self-excluded individuals and community sports clubs.

Australia

The Star shifts financial advisor after Bally’s/Investment Holdings takeover: report

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 28, 2026

Australian casino operator The Star has reportedly changed its key financial advisor after the board shake-up that accompanied its lifeline investment by Bally’s Corp. and Investment Holdings.

Pacific Islands

US authorities attempt to block release of former IPI Chair Lijie Cui

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 28, 2026

Former Imperial Pacific Chairwoman Lijie Cui could remain in custody, as the US Department of Homeland Security as attempting to block her release on bail.

Thailand

Thailand studies “Disneyland Thailand” mega-project in EEC without casino

Viviana Chan - January 27, 2026

Thailand is studying a Disneyland-style mega-project in the Eastern Economic Corridor as a PPP development, featuring major venues but excluding any casino element.

Macau

Macau January GGR momentum outpaces pre-pandemic seasonality: UBS

Viviana Chan - January 27, 2026

Stronger-than-expected January GGR lifted Macau above pre-pandemic seasonality, with UBS citing steady hotel demand ahead of CNY.

Japan

China cancels 49 flight routes to Japan

Nelson Moura - January 27, 2026

All scheduled flights on 49 air routes between China and Japan have been cancelled for February in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries.

Cambodia

Cambodia foreign ministry defends Chen Zhi deportation as sovereign decision

Viviana Chan - January 27, 2026

Cambodia defends Chen Zhi deportation, saying the action followed legal procedures and sovereign authority rather than external pressure.

UAE

Wynn Al Marjan Island to launch residential community to house 7,000+ employees

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 27, 2026

Wynn Al Marjan Island has unveiled its ‘purpose-built residential community' where it plans to accommodate over 7,000 employees.

Philippines

PAGCOR sets live sports GGR tax rate at 15 percent, retroactive to November 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 27, 2026

The Philippine gaming regulator (PAGCOR) has approved amendments to its fee framework, lowering the fee on gross gaming revenue generated by gaming venue operators from live sports betting to 15 percent, from 17.5 percent.

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Singapore

LVS sees exemplary 4Q25, with MBS seeing “the greatest quarter in the history of casino hotels”

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Las Vegas Sands saw exemplary results out of Marina Bay Sands during the fourth quarter, delivering adjusted property EBITDA of $806 million, which LVS Chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein called “simply the greatest quarter in the history of casino hotels”.