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Suntrust Reshuffles Board as Westside City Push Continues
Suntrust Resort Holdings has appointed two new board members following resignations, strengthening financial and technology leadership as it pushes forward with its delayed Westside City integrated resort project in Manila’s Entertainment City.
PH Resorts Reclassified After Casino Licence Loss
PH Resorts Group Holdings will shift to the Hotel & Leisure subsector on the Philippine Stock Exchange after losing its provisional casino licence, marking an end to near-term integrated resort ambitions linked to the Emerald Bay project.
Thailand Casino Legalisation Stalls Amid Political Deadlock
Thailand’s proposed casino legalisation has entered a political standstill after parliament’s dissolution and the shift to a caretaker government, delaying progress on the Entertainment Complex Bill until at least 2026.
Macau Tourism Surges During Christmas Holiday Period
Macau recorded more than 724,800 visitor arrivals during the six-day Christmas and anniversary holiday period, highlighting sustained regional travel demand and reinforcing the city’s strong tourism recovery through 2025.
YSRCP Accuses Andhra Pradesh Govt Over Illegal Gambling
The YSR Congress Party has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of failing to curb illegal gambling and drug activity, alleging ministerial involvement in casino operations and warning of legal action and public protests.
San Juan Online Gambling Delay Raises Legal Concerns
More than a year after approval, San Juan’s online gambling law remains unregulated, prompting IVISA to warn of legal uncertainty, lost provincial revenue, and expanding illegal betting activity.
Alliance Global Raises PHP1.1bn via Warrant Offering
Alliance Global Group has completed a PHP1.1bn stock warrant offering, strengthening capital resources to fast-track integrated resort and tourism township developments across key locations in the Philippines.
Philippine Casinos Embrace Smart-Table Technology
Philippine casino operators are rapidly adopting smart-table technology, supported by PAGCOR, to improve transparency, player tracking and real-time reporting as the market aligns with global gaming standards through AI- and RFID-driven solutions.
Singapore Tourism Grows as Casino Resorts Drive Demand
Singapore’s tourism sector showed steady momentum in November, with arrivals rising year-on-year. Integrated casino resorts remained key demand drivers, even as average visitor stays shortened and growth across source markets remained uneven.
Macau Economy Forecast to Grow Up to 5% in 2026
Macau’s Economics Association projects GDP growth of 2–5% in 2026, bringing the economy close to pre-pandemic levels, while warning that structural imbalances, diversification limits, and global uncertainty continue to weigh on long-term sustainability.
Macau Probes Resort Chef Over Private-Sector Bribery
Macau’s CCAC is investigating a senior Executive Chef accused of soliciting cash and gifts from job candidates in exchange for employment favours. The case highlights recurring integrity risks within gaming-sector hiring and growing pressure for stricter compliance oversight.
Vietnam Moves to Ease Casino Entry Rules
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is reviewing proposed amendments to casino regulations, introducing simplified financial-status verification for domestic players and easing entry procedures as the country seeks to support the continued expansion of its local gaming market.