A majority of Australians who have opted to self-exclude from online and phone-based gambling report significant improvements in their quality of life.

Macau

New events, fresh supply and rising wealth to drive Macau GGR to $30.7B in 2025: Jefferies

Viviana Chan - November 13, 2025

Jefferies projects Macau GGR at $30.7B in 2025, lifted by packed events, new hotel supply, stronger incentives and broad wealth gains.

Macau

Macau outlines cultural tourism district with three major landmark venues

Viviana Chan - November 13, 2025

Macau announces a cultural tourism district with three landmark venues set across two strategic plots to strengthen the city’s cultural infrastructure.

Macau

SJM’s Casino Casa Real to shut down on November 21st

Nelson Moura - November 13, 2025

SJM Resorts announced that Casino Casa Real will permanently cease operations at 23:59 on November 21st, following coordination with Macau authorities and the venue’s service provider.

Macau

Macau new Advertising Bill could add exceptions for gaming-related ads

Nelson Moura - November 13, 2025

A newly proposed revamp of Macau's advertising regulations could allow some exceptions to the city's stringent prohibition on gaming-related ads.

Thailand

Thailand extradites alleged online gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China

Frank Schuengel - November 13, 2025

Thailand has extradited Chinese national She Zhijiang - accused of building one of Southeast Asia’s largest illicit online gambling and scam empires - to China, ending a two-year legal battle over his deportation.

Philippines

Newport World Resorts sees GGR hit nearly $298M in first nine months of 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - November 13, 2025

The operator of Newport World Resorts, in Manila, has announced that it achieved some $484M in gross revenue during the first nine months of the year, boosted by ‘increased foot traffic’ at the integrated resort.

Macau

Galaxy Entertainment could raise payout ratio to 69% on strong cash flow: CLSA

Viviana Chan - November 12, 2025

CLSA predicts that Galaxy Entertainment could increase its dividend payout ratio to 69% by 2027, supported by robust cash flow and a strong balance sheet.

Macau

Macau neighboring Chinese city launches consumer subsidy scheme to boost spending

Nelson Moura - November 12, 2025

The southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, near Macau, has rolled out a substantial consumer voucher program, available to residents and travelers, offering subsidies of up to $690 for car purchases in a bid to stimulate local economic activity.

Philippines