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Mon, Aug 24, 1:43 AM ET
Singapore: Marina Bay Sands extends lead as Resorts World faces licence renewal test
Bloomberg, SCMP and local outlets report Marina Bay Sands is outperforming Resorts World Sentosa, which faces a critical licence-renewal decision by Singapore's
New Fortune Times · +2 outlets
Macau unveils five-year plan targeting non-gaming GDP at 60% of economy
Macau's government released a new economic-diversification blueprint aiming to reduce gaming's share of GDP, with targets for fintech and modern finance.
macau daily times 澳門每日時報 · +4 outlets
Macau casino tax revenues reach $7.2B in first half of 2026, up 9%
Tax income from Macau's casinos rose despite government efforts to reduce reliance on gambling, as officials outlined a three-year diversification plan.
SCCG Management · +1 outlets
Citigroup cuts Macau August GGR forecast to 4% growth
Analysts lowered expectations for Macau's monthly gross gaming revenue growth in August, citing slower-than-expected recovery momentum.
iGamingToday.com · +4 outlets
Sands China doubles interim dividend to HK$0.50 as H1 profit dips 3.6%
Sands China boosted its shareholder payout despite a slight decline in first-half profit, contrasting with other Macau operators conserving cash.
Focus Gaming News · +2 outlets
CBRE: Galaxy lifts dividend as Melco delays debt paydown
A CBRE research note contrasts Galaxy Entertainment's dividend increase with Melco Resorts' limited capacity for cost cuts and debt reduction amid Macau competi
macau daily times 澳門每日時報 · +1 outlets
Philippines pushes to privatise more than 40 casinos
The Philippine government is advancing plans to privatise over 40 state-owned casinos, a move with high stakes for the local gaming industry.
The Business Times · +3 outlets
Hokkaido says three overseas casino operators and 12 domestic firms replied to IR questionnaires
Japan's Hokkaido prefecture reported interest from three existing integrated-resort operators and a dozen local companies in response to its casino-resort quest
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Success Universe warns of 50-70% wider 1H26 loss after Ponte 16 casino closure
The closure of the Ponte 16 satellite casino continues to weigh on Success Universe's finances, with the company flagging a substantially larger first-half loss
SCCG Management · +2 outlets
Paradise Entertainment warns of $10.5M-10.6M H1 loss on sliding EGM sales after Kam Pek closure
The Macau gaming technology supplier flagged a first-half loss of around HKD82.6 million as electronic gaming machine sales fell and the Kam Pek casino shut.
yogonet.com · +3 outlets
UAE gaming regulator signs cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi financial watchdog FSRA
The UAE's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority and Abu Dhabi Global Market's FSRA signed an MoU to strengthen regulatory cooperation.
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Philippines' DigiPlus hires Teneo as adviser for international gaming expansion
Philippine gaming firm DigiPlus has retained Teneo, an executive advisory firm, to support its strategy for overseas market entry and growth.
iGamingToday.com · +1 outlets
Singapore sees surge in gambling exclusions among foreign workers
The number of migrant workers voluntarily excluding themselves from casinos in Singapore has risen sharply, reflecting efforts to curb problem gambling.
sigma.world · +2 outlets
South Korea to block access to prediction market Polymarket
The Korea Media and Communications Commission decided to block Polymarket in South Korea, treating the US-based prediction platform as illegal gambling.
GGRAsia · +14 outlets
Gamingtec awarded UAE gaming-related vendor licence
Technology provider Gamingtec announced it has obtained a vendor licence from the UAE's gaming regulator, enabling operations in the emerging market.
Yahoo Finance Singapore · +2 outlets
Las Vegas Sands earnings call balances growth and costs
LVS management discussed maintaining cost discipline while pursuing growth in Macau and Singapore during its Q2 earnings call, with the stock holding in the mid
tipranks.com · +14 outlets
Wynn Resorts stock holds above $100 as Q2 2026 revenue grows
Wynn Resorts shares remained above $100 after the company reported year-on-year revenue growth for Q2 2026, supported by Macau and Las Vegas operations.
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Melco Resorts posts higher Q2 profit on softer revenue
Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported an increase in Q2 profit despite slightly lower revenue, driven by cost controls and Macau operational improvements.
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