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.

Macau

Macau bookings soar ahead of Spring Festival as China travel boom extends holiday

Nelson Moura - January 26, 2026

Travel demand to Macau has surged ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, with flight bookings since January 1st rising nearly 40 percent yearly, according to Alibaba-owned travel platform Fliggy.

Philippines