Galaxy Entertainment 1H profit flat at US$673mln, hikes dividend nearly 30%
Galaxy Entertainment reported a 0.8% rise in first-half profit to HKD5.28 billion and announced a higher-than-expected interim dividend, with Q2 EBITDA down 5%
GGRAsia · +14 outlets
Macau gaming tax revenue reaches US$7.22bln in first seven months of 2026
Macau government collected MOP58.34 billion in gaming tax revenue through July, up 9% year-on-year, reflecting continued recovery in the market.
GGRAsia
Macau August GGR run-rate up 12% month-on-month in first nine days
Citi estimates Macau's daily GGR averaged MOP733 million in early August, indicating a 12% sequential improvement from July's run-rate.
CDC Gaming · +2 outlets
Pagcor confirms minimum guaranteed fee regime for online gaming GSAs effective July 1
Philippine regulator's minimum guaranteed fee structure for gaming system administrators took effect July 1, following a public consultation.
GGRAsia
Macau top court rules casino operator not liable for non-gaming junket deposits
Macau's highest court held that a casino operator bears no responsibility for deposits placed with non-gaming junket intermediaries, a key legal clarification f
GGRAsia · +7 outlets
Philippines gaming industry Q2 GGR falls 20.3% to US$1.45 billion
Philippine Gaming Industry GGR dropped in Q2 2026 amid online sector declines, though land-based casinos showed relative resilience.
Bettors Insider · +3 outlets
Galaxy and MGM China lead Macau market share gains in July, UBS says
UBS reported that Galaxy and MGM China gained Macau market share in July, with Galaxy hitting a 20.3% share in Q2.
iGamingToday.com · +4 outlets
Japan's Omura city to form IR feasibility study group, mulls rule changes on facility size
A business group in Omura, Japan, plans a study group to explore an integrated resort with casino, including potential changes to size restrictions.
GGRAsia
Paradise Co Q2 net income falls 24.4% year-on-year in South Korea
South Korean foreigner-only casino operator Paradise Co reported a 24.4% drop in Q2 attributable net income to KRW15.79 billion.
GGRAsia
Delta Corp posts US$22.3M quarterly loss on GST provision
Indian casino operator Delta Corp swung to a quarterly loss of US$22.3 million, driven by a provision related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) on casino gaming.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB)
PhilWeb Q2 revenue jumps 96% as digital gaming business expands
Philippine B2B gaming services provider PhilWeb saw Q2 revenue nearly double year-on-year, though expenses also rose 60%.
GGRAsia · +5 outlets
LeoVegas launches in-house Tiger Sportsbook across three UK brands
LeoVegas rolled out its proprietary Tiger Sportsbook platform to three of its UK-facing brands, moving away from third-party sportsbook supply.
Casino.com · +8 outlets
TransAct reports narrower Q2 loss, launches strategic review of casino and gaming segment
Slot printer and casino software supplier TransAct narrowed its Q2 net loss to US$50,000 and announced a strategic review of its casino and gaming business.
GGRAsia · +3 outlets
Australia MP Wilkie refers gambling concerns to anti-corruption commission
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has referred gambling-related concerns to Australia's anti-corruption commission for investigation.
ReadWrite · +1 outlets
Interblock's Free Fall Roulette wins Macau approval ahead of Asia debut
Interblock's Free Fall Roulette electronic table game has received Macau regulatory approval for its first deployment in Asia.
iGamingToday.com · +1 outlets
Scotts Valley challenges Interior Department ruling on Vallejo casino eligibility
The Scotts Valley Rancheria is challenging a U.S. Interior Department decision over whether land for a proposed Vallejo casino qualifies for gaming.
ReadWrite · +8 outlets
GEG CEO hails 'resilient' quarter for Macau
Galaxy Entertainment Group's CEO described Macau's Q2 as resilient despite headwinds from the World Cup and renovation work.
InterGame Online
UAE paving new path with integrated resorts, OpEd says
An opinion piece highlights the UAE's approach to developing integrated resort projects as a distinct model in the region.
Eurasia Review