DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco has purchased 1.4 percent of the company’s shares due to ‘strong conviction in DigiPlus’ disciplined growth strategy’.

New Zealand

NZ Racing Integrity Board shifting into high gear ahead of new Online Casino Gambling Act

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 2, 2026

New Zealand’s Racing Integrity Board is stepping up its efforts as the country moves closer to enacting its new Online Casino Gambling Act.

Australia

Ainsworth says Austrian prosecutors seek court action in long-running probe

Viviana Chan - March 2, 2026

Ainsworth confirms Austrian prosecutors have filed a prosecution demand in court tied to its former CEO and majority shareholder Novomatic.

Macau

Macau January tourism flat year-on-year, overnight visitors fall 6.6%

Viviana Chan - March 2, 2026

Macau January arrivals flat at 3.65 million as overnight visits drop 6.6 percent while international markets post double-digit growth.

Macau

Macau March GGR growth expected to near 10% on post-holiday demand: analysts

Viviana Chan - March 2, 2026

CLSA forecasts Macau March GGR at $2.68 billion, up 9.7% year-on-year, supported by resilient post-holiday gaming demand.

Macau

Galaxy pushes for more hotel rooms to let events shape results beyond key holiday periods

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 2, 2026

Galaxy Entertainment Group is no longer relying on peak seasonal periods to achieve strong visitation and results, leveraging its events to offset typical downturn periods between holidays.

Australia

The Star says ability to continue is still a going concern after booking $77.4 M half-year loss

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 2, 2026

The Star Entertainment Group indicated on Monday that ‘there remains material uncertainty regarding the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern’, as it announced a AU$109.7 million ($77.44 million) loss for the fiscal half-year ending December 31st, 2025.

Macau

Macau issues travel alerts for Iran and Israel after bombings

AGBrief Editorial - March 2, 2026

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has issued a travel alert for both Iran and Israel, due to ‘security risks’ amongst the ongoing escalation in the Middle East.

Macau