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Macau

Melco taps Chinese actor Jing Boran as City of Dreams Global Brand Ambassador

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Macau’s City of Dreams has unveiled Chinese actor and singer Jing Boran as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
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Macau

Concerts help drive Macau’s March GGR toward 14% YoY growth: Citigroup

Viviana Chan -
Citigroup says concerts at major resorts helped boost Macau’s early March gaming revenue, keeping GGR on track for about 14 percent year-on-year growth.
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Australia

Industry leaders say AI is key to fraud detection and player protection

Frank Schuengel -
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the gambling industry, but despite the hype around generative AI, the most important applications today remain rooted in predictive analytics, fraud detection and player protection.
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Australia

The Star Brisbane appoints Dave Whimpey as COO and interim CEO

Viviana Chan -
The Star Entertainment Group appoints Dave Whimpey COO and interim CEO of The Star Brisbane, amid leadership changes.
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Macau

UBS cuts 2026 EBITDA forecasts for Macau casinos amid higher operating costs

Viviana Chan -
UBS cuts Macau gaming sector EBITDA estimates for 2026 while maintaining expectations for 5 percent GGR growth, led by stronger first-half momentum.
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New Zealand

Affiliate marketing and influencer endorsements banned in NZ online casino plan

Frank Schuengel -
New Zealand has given more information on timelines and regulations for its soon-to-be-licensed online casino sector.
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Philippines

PH aims to continue influx of Korean tourists, and ensure their safety

Kelsey Wilhelm -
The Philippines is aiming to keep South Korea tourists flooding in, with increased security for its nationals and promotional packages to continue footfall from its top source market.
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India

Goa to raise license fees for new casinos by 200% in latest state budget

Viviana Chan -
Goa plans a sharp 200 percent hike in casino licensing fees for new operators as authorities seek stronger oversight and higher state revenues.
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United States

Patrick Dumont secures five-year CEO contract at Las Vegas Sands

Viviana Chan -
Las Vegas Sands signs a five-year CEO contract with Patrick Dumont after he assumed the role on March 1st, following the retirement of Robert Goldstein.
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Macau

SJM recovery trails Macau market, turnaround unlikely until 2H26: CBRE

Viviana Chan -
CBRE downgrades SJM to Hold, saying operational restructuring and market pressures could delay a meaningful recovery until the second half of 2026.
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Philippines

PhilWeb appoints gaming lawyer Tonet Quiogue as independent director amid board overhaul

Viviana Chan -
PhilWeb appoints gaming lawyer Tonet Quiogue as independent director following board reshuffle tied to management-led takeover and ownership change.
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Philippines

Bloomberry registers $44.74M loss in FY25, amongst VIP and premium downturn

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Solaire operator Bloomberry Resorts registered a FY25 loss of $44.7M, weighed down by softer tourism and the POGO ban in 2024, which significantly affected VIP and premium mass play.
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UAE

Wynn providing additional housing options/remote work from abroad for Al Marjan Island employees

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Wynn Al Marjan Island operator Wynn Resorts is offering employees additional housing options and the option to work remotely from abroad.
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New Zealand

SkyCity facing legal proceedings over ‘gambling monies lost’ to SkyCity Online Casino

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Unnamed party commences legal proceedings against SkyCity to ‘test the lawfulness' of its online gaming operations.
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China

China adopts cautious 4.5–5% growth target as economic challenges deepen

Viviana Chan -
China’s cautious 4.5–5 percent GDP growth target for 2026 underscores weakening economic momentum and possible implications for regional tourism and discretionary spending.
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Australia

Entain generates $8.55B in FY25 net gaming revenue, Australia revenue down 6%

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Entain records $8.55 billion in net gaming revenue in FY25, despite downturn in Australia revenue.
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Macau

SJM to close New Yaohan department store at GLP by year-end

Viviana Chan -
SJM will terminate the New Yaohan department store agreement at Grand Lisboa Palace by end-2026 while renewing services and chips deals with STDM.
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Philippines

Belle Corp sells $4.78M in treasury shares to raise capital for ‘forthcoming projects’

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Belle Corp sells $4.78 million in treasury shares to raise new capital for 'forthcoming projects'.
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Australia

Former Star CE Matt Bekier broke the law by not mitigating risks linked to junket operators including Suncity: judge

Kelsey Wilhelm -
An Australian Federal Court judge has ruled that former The Star Entertainment Group chief executive Matt Bekier broke the law and failed in his duties to mitigate risks – particularly those related to former Macau top junket operator Suncity.
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South Korea

Paradise Co. sees 24% increase in February casino sales

Kelsey Wilhelm -
South Korean integrated resort operator Paradise Co. saw a 24.3 percent yearly increase in casino sales for February, reaching nearly $61.23 million.
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