Macau’s gaming sector saw softer-than-expected performance during the Chinese New Year holiday, with January’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching $2.27 billion - 6 percent below consensus.

Philippines

DigiPlus plans Brazilian debut in gaming with sports betting

Viviana Chan - February 5, 2025

Digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. revealed that it will begin its Brazilian gaming operations with sports betting, with activities expected to launch by the end of the year.

Philippines

Philippines visitor arrivals surge 9% in January 2025

Viviana Chan - February 5, 2025

Visitor arrivals to the Philippines increased by 9.1 percent in January compared to the same period last year, with South Korea topping the list.

Philippines

PH authorities worried that illegal POGOs could be linked to espionage

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 5, 2025

Recent worries about potential spies in the Philippines has now spread to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), with a particular focus on Cebu.

Singapore

Singapore tourism spending hits all-time high in 2024, strong expectations for 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 5, 2025

Tourism spending in Singapore last year likely reached an all-time high, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), as visitor arrivals grew by 21 percent yearly, reaching 16.5 million.

UAE

UAE Lottery operator aiming to sell tickets in retail shops

Nelson Moura - February 5, 2025

The operator of the UAE Lottery is currently in discussions to expand ticket sales into retail shops nationwide.

New Zealand

New Zealand thoroughbred horse racing regulator appoints new CEO

Nelson Moura - February 5, 2025

The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced the appointment of Matt Ballesty as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 5th, 2025.

South Korea

Grand Korea Leisure sees 11.3% drop in casino sales in January m-o-m

AGBrief Editorial - February 5, 2025

Korean foreigner-only casino operator Grand Korea Leisure saw a 11.3 percent fall in its casino sales in January, and a 75.3 percent yearly rise during the month.

Australia

Blackstone reportedly pondering The Star acquisition upon voluntary administration

AGBrief Editorial - February 5, 2025

New York-based private equity group Blackstone is reportedly pondering a possible acquisition of embattled Australian casino group The Star Entertainment, aiming to take advantage of the group’s poker machines.

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