S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook on Genting Group companies to negative, warning that heavy capital spending and an aggressive growth strategy could weaken its credit quality.

Australia

The Star announces Soo Kim as new Chairman, with Bruce Mathieson Jr shifting to CEO

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 17, 2025

The Star announces that Soo Kim is its new Chairman, with Bruce Mathieson Jr shifting to CEO role, amongst other changes to the board.

Australia

PointsBet announces CEO transition, with co-founder Sam Swanell stepping down

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 17, 2025

Bookmaker PointsBet has announced that its co-founder Sam Swanell will be stepping down from the role in February, 2026, succeeded by Andrew Catterall.

Cambodia

Citigroup double upgrades NagaCorp as Naga 3 costs halved to $1.75B

Viviana Chan - December 17, 2025

Citigroup double upgrades NagaCorp, citing reduced Naga 3 project scale, lower development costs and the removal of a major dilution overhang.

Thailand

Pheu Thai Party nominates Thaksin Shinawatra’s nephew as Thai PM candidate

Viviana Chan - December 16, 2025

Thailand's casino-friendly Pheu Thai party nominates Thaksin Shinawatra's nephew as part of its PM candidate slate for the February 8th election.

Philippines

Philippine Police to increase border patrols to curb any POGO activity

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 16, 2025

Philippine police are upping their border patrols, aiming to curb any POGO operations, relocations or recruitment.

Philippines

DigiPlus signals resilience amid regulatory shifts

Nelson Moura - December 16, 2025

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. said it is regaining momentum in its online gaming business, with revenues showing consistent improvement in recent months as the company accelerates platform upgrades and bolsters player protection measures.

Macau

Macau to reach pre-pandemic visitor levels with 39M arrivals in 2025

Viviana Chan - December 16, 2025

Macau is set to fully recover to pre-pandemic tourism volumes this year, with international arrivals hitting 80 percent of the previous high.

Macau

Macau December GGR seen accelerating, with 13–21% year-on-year growth

Viviana Chan - December 16, 2025

Macau’s December GGR is expected to grow 13–21 percent year on year, supported by resilient mass demand and a recovery in VIP activity, say Macquarie analysts.

UAE

Wynn Al Marjan Island project reaches topping out milestone

Nelson Moura - December 16, 2025

Wynn Al Marjan Island has announced it finished its project's topping out, a 'defining milestone' for what will be the UAE's first integrated resort.

Cambodia

Naga 3: 50% funding subscription agreement terminated, project still proceeding

AGBrief Editorial - December 16, 2025

NagaCorp, operator of Phnom Penh’s leading integrated resort, NagaWorld, has announced the termination of a subscription agreement to help fund its $3.5 billion Naga 3 expansion.

United States

New York approves all three downstate casino licenses

AGBrief Editorial - December 16, 2025

All three recommended bidders for casino licenses in downstate New York City have received final approval from the New York State Gaming Commission.

New Zealand

SkyCity Chief Risk Officer Carolyn Kidd resigns, effective January 31st, 2026

AGBrief Editorial - December 16, 2025

New Zealand and Australia gaming operator SkyCity Entertainment has announced the resignation of its Chief Risk Officer, Carolyn Kidd.

Macau

Macau historic district revitalization handed from casino operators to community organization

Viviana Chan - December 15, 2025

Macau hands six-historic-district revitalization from casino operators to community groups under a new government-coordinated, civil-led development model.

South Korea

Mohegan’s refinancing eases debt overhang from INSPIRE project: CBRE

Nelson Moura - December 15, 2025

Mohegan's former South Korea project INSPIRE has refinanced its construction debt, stabilizing its finances, notes CBRE.

Philippines

PAGCOR maintains target for late-2026 to 2027 Casino Filipino privatization

Viviana Chan - December 15, 2025

PAGCOR is targeting the privatization of Casino Filipino by late 2026 or early 2027 as it shifts to a purely regulatory role, pending approvals.

Philippines

Hann Casino Resort opens new gaming zone The Canyon, Aristocrat debuts Tian Ci Jin

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 15, 2025

Hann Casino Resort has opened a new gaming space at its property in Clark, dubbed ‘The Canyon’, featuring over 60 new gaming tables and more than 500 slot machines on a new ground floor area of 3,590 square meters.

Macau

Macau casinos lower mass bets to capture displaced satellite players: Citigroup

Viviana Chan - December 15, 2025

Macau casinos cut mass baccarat minimum bets to attract players displaced by satellite casino closures, intensifying competition among concessionaires.