Australia and New Zealand gaming operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that it has secured a 15 year renewal of its casino venue license in Queenstown.

Malaysia

Malaysia: Meta dispute deepens over alleged ad revenue from scams/gambling

Frank Schuengel - November 11, 2025

Malaysia’s communications regulator is set to summon Meta over allegations that the social media giant internally projected up to 10% of its 2024 revenue came from advertising linked to scams, illegal gambling, and other banned goods.

China

Hong Kong Jockey Club schedules first race in mainland China for October 2026

Viviana Chan - November 10, 2025

HKJC confirms its first official mainland race at Conghua on October 31st, 2026, marking the launch of world-class racing in China.

South Korea

Paradise Co. net profit surges 70% in 3Q25 on casino strength

Viviana Chan - November 10, 2025

South Korea's Paradise Co saw strong performance in 3Q25, with net profit up by 70% to nearly $24M, boosted by improved casino results.

UAE

Wynn Resorts anticipates two rivals in UAE’s $5B gaming market

Viviana Chan - November 10, 2025

Wynn Resorts anticipates two competitors in the UAE's $3-$5B gaming market, plans aggressive marketing ahead of the multibillion-dollar Wynn Al Marjan resort opening in 2027.

Macau

Melco executives upbeat on Macau momentum, expansion plans after solid Q3

Nelson Moura - November 10, 2025

Executives at Melco Resorts & Entertainment voiced confidence in the group’s outlook as Macau’s gaming recovery gathered pace, saying the company is seeing “sustained momentum” into the fourth quarter

Singapore

Genting Singapore 3Q25 marks ‘meaningful recovery’, further gains seen in 4Q25: Maybank

Viviana Chan - November 10, 2025

Genting Singapore posts strong 3Q25 rebound with mass and non-gaming growth; Maybank expects 4Q25 gains as recovery momentum builds.

Macau

Macau visitors’ non-gaming spending rises 3.6% in 2025, but per-capita outlay falls

Viviana Chan - November 10, 2025

Visitors’ non-gaming spending hit $7.23 billion in 9M25, up 3.6% year-on-year, while per-capita spending slid 9.5% to $244.

Japan

Sega Sammy profit plunges 91% on weaker game sales, acquisition costs

Nelson Moura - November 10, 2025

Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings said Friday its net profit for the April–September six-month period tumbled 91 percent from a year earlier, hit by sluggish game sales and costs tied to recent acquisitions, even as its gaming equipment business showed solid performance.

Macau