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Philippines

Hann Resorts sets February 2026 opening for Hann Reserve in New Clark City

Viviana Chan - November 14, 2025

Hann Resorts to open Hann Reserve in February 2026, featuring three championship golf courses, luxury homes and education facilities in New Clark City.

Vietnam

Vietnam jails two former officials in $106 million illegal gambling case

Frank Schuengel - November 14, 2025

Two former provincial officials in Vietnam have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a high-profile gambling ring that allegedly handled more than $106 million in illegal bets.

Philippines

Philippines’ cybercrime unit targets 15 influencers over alleged illegal gambling promotions

Frank Schuengel - November 14, 2025

The Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has referred 15 social media influencers to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) for potential prosecution over the alleged promotion of unlicensed online gambling websites.

Australia

Australia’s national gambling self-exclusion scheme linked to improved wellbeing – Study

Nelson Moura - November 13, 2025

A majority of Australians who have opted to self-exclude from online and phone-based gambling report significant improvements in their quality of life.

Macau

Macau outlines cultural tourism district with three major landmark venues

Viviana Chan - November 13, 2025

Macau announces a cultural tourism district with three landmark venues set across two strategic plots to strengthen the city’s cultural infrastructure.

Macau

SJM’s Casino Casa Real to shut down on November 21st

Nelson Moura - November 13, 2025

SJM Resorts announced that Casino Casa Real will permanently cease operations at 23:59 on November 21st, following coordination with Macau authorities and the venue’s service provider.

Macau

Macau new Advertising Bill could add exceptions for gaming-related ads

Nelson Moura - November 13, 2025

A newly proposed revamp of Macau's advertising regulations could allow some exceptions to the city's stringent prohibition on gaming-related ads.

Thailand

Thailand extradites alleged online gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China

Frank Schuengel - November 13, 2025

Thailand has extradited Chinese national She Zhijiang - accused of building one of Southeast Asia’s largest illicit online gambling and scam empires - to China, ending a two-year legal battle over his deportation.

Philippines

Newport World Resorts sees GGR hit nearly $298M in first nine months of 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - November 13, 2025

The operator of Newport World Resorts, in Manila, has announced that it achieved some $484M in gross revenue during the first nine months of the year, boosted by ‘increased foot traffic’ at the integrated resort.

Macau

Galaxy Entertainment could raise payout ratio to 69% on strong cash flow: CLSA

Viviana Chan - November 12, 2025

CLSA predicts that Galaxy Entertainment could increase its dividend payout ratio to 69% by 2027, supported by robust cash flow and a strong balance sheet.

Macau

Macau neighboring Chinese city launches consumer subsidy scheme to boost spending

Nelson Moura - November 12, 2025

The southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, near Macau, has rolled out a substantial consumer voucher program, available to residents and travelers, offering subsidies of up to $690 for car purchases in a bid to stimulate local economic activity.

Philippines

Bloomberry net loss widens to $28.8M in 3Q25 on VIP segment weakness

Viviana Chan - November 12, 2025

Bloomberry reports $28.8M net loss in 3Q25, pressured by VIP decline and new online platform costs.

Macau

Macau Grand Prix expected to attract 500,000 visitors over four days

Viviana Chan - November 12, 2025

Macau's Grand Prix is expected to draw up to 500K visitors over the four days, boosting hotel occupancy and helping the city reach its annual visitor mark.

Japan

Experts urge action as online gambling grips Japanese youth

Frank Schuengel - November 12, 2025

Japan is facing a worrying rise in underage online gambling, with police reporting that even junior and high school students are becoming involved, in some cases turning to fraud to pay for their betting.

Philippines

PAGCOR sees slight drop in GGR in 3Q25, despite boost from e-Games segment

AGBrief Editorial - November 12, 2025

The Philippines’ gaming regulator (PAGCOR) says that gross gaming revenues in the third quarter fell by 0.1 percent, despite a rise in the contribution from the e-Games segment.

Japan

Japan plans first visa fee hike since 1978 amid record tourist surge

Viviana Chan - November 11, 2025

Japan plans visa fee hike from 2026 to tackle overtourism, aligning with Western rates amid record tourist arrivals.

Australia

Far East Consortium explores partial sale of Ritz-Carlton Perth stake to AMTD

Viviana Chan - November 11, 2025

FEC in preliminary talks with AMTD for a partial sale of Ritz-Carlton Perth; no binding agreement yet signed.

Vietnam

Century Entertainment signs Vietnam casino LOI, reports revenue from gaming JV

Viviana Chan - November 11, 2025

Century Entertainment eyes Vietnam market with new casino LOI, expanding from mobile solutions to an online gaming platform.

South Korea

GKL 3Q25 operating profit surges nearly 200% on stronger hold rates, visitor gains

Viviana Chan - November 11, 2025

Grand Korea Leisure posted a 198.8% YoY surge in 3Q25 operating profit as stronger hold rates and visitor growth lifted revenue.

New Zealand

SkyCity secures new 15-year casino venue license in Queenstown

AGBrief Editorial - November 11, 2025

Australia and New Zealand gaming operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that it has secured a 15 year renewal of its casino venue license in Queenstown.