Australian gaming operator The Star saw a slight increase in revenue for its financial 2Q26, ended December 31st, 2025, with EBITDA returning to profit as the company stabilizes after its takeover by Bally’s and Investment Holdings.

Philippines

Registration open for the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2026! Join the industry from May 6th-8th in Manila!

AGBrief Editorial - January 30, 2026

The ASEAN Gaming Summit is back! Join top industry stakeholders, experts and leaders from May 6th to 8th in Manila. Registration is now open!

Philippines

Hann Philippines holding soft opening for first golf course at Hann Reserve

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 30, 2026

Hann Reserve is holding a soft opening for the first of three golf courses scheduled for its massive Hann Reserve project today.

Japan

Konami sees 61% drop in profit from Gaming & Systems in Apr-Dec period

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 30, 2026

Konami’s Gaming and Systems division saw a strong decrease in profit for the nine months ended December 31st, affected by US tariff measures and ‘customers’ reluctance in purchasing’ ahead of its new cabinet launch.

Philippines

Visa-free policy boosts Cebu’s appeal to Chinese tourists: Chinese consul

Viviana Chan - January 29, 2026

China's Consul General in Cebu says the region's attractiveness to Chinese tourists is significantly increased by the Philippines' new visa-free entry policy for its citizens.

Macau

Macau’s fiscal reserves hit $82.9 billion as of end-November

Nelson Moura - January 29, 2026

Macau's fiscal reserves saw a notable increase of 7.6 percent in the first 11 months of last year, climbing to $82.9 billion by the end of November.

China

China executes 11 members of northern Myanmar telecom fraud gangs

Viviana Chan - January 29, 2026

China executed 11 criminals tied to northern Myanmar telecom fraud gangs, marking the first executions of major scam bosses repatriated from the region.

Macau

Sands management outlines 2026 focus on EBITDA growth

Nelson Moura - January 29, 2026

Las Vegas Sands' management said the group expects improved operating performance in 2026, driven by further optimization in Macau, continued strength at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and disciplined capital allocation.

Cambodia

Hun Sen: Cambodia will not tolerate telecom fraud or criminal safe havens

Viviana Chan - January 29, 2026

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen vows zero tolerance on telecom fraud, warning scam networks the country will not serve as a safe haven for cross-border crime.

UAE