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TCS John Huxley Debuts Roulette Xtra in Singapore
TCS John Huxley has deployed six Roulette Xtra tables in Singapore, combining Blaze LED surfaces, flexible wheel configurations, and random multiplier rewards. The launch reinforces the supplier’s push to modernize table games and capture demand in Asia’s high-value casino market.
Pasig City Imposes Sweeping Ban on Gambling Advertising
Pasig City has implemented one of the Philippines’ strictest gambling advertising bans, prohibiting nearly all out-of-home promotional materials and restricting operator visibility to licensed premises as national regulatory pressure on gaming promotion intensifies.
Yuanta Upgrades Lotte Tour Development on Jeju Casino Growth
Yuanta Securities upgrades Lotte Tour Development, highlighting Dream Tower’s strong operational results, growing market share in Jeju’s foreigner-only casino sector, and benefits from recovering Chinese tourism and favorable regional travel dynamics.
Sun Group Drives Phu Quoc Tourism with Hotels & Casinos
Sun Group is transforming Phu Quoc into a world-class tourism hub with integrated aviation, hospitality, and gaming projects. New policies allow local casino access, while 40,000 hotel rooms and expanded airline routes target high-value visitors.
Macau Casinos Eye Steady Growth and Premium Focus in 2026
UBS predicts Macau’s casino industry will grow steadily in 2026, with gross gaming revenue up 6% and EBITDA rising 7%. Premium-focused strategies, tourism improvements, and property upgrades underpin the city’s resilient gaming market outlook.
Wynn Resorts Advances $5.1B UAE Casino Project
Wynn Resorts has committed $3.4B to its $5.1B Al Marjan Island casino resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Tower construction advances, an exclusive license is secured, and regional tourism growth is projected before the 2027 opening.
NSW Revokes Pokies Exemptions Ahead of 2026 Shutdown
New South Wales will revoke long-standing exemptions allowing venues to operate pokies outside 4am–10am from March 2026. The reforms aim to reduce gambling harm while maintaining support for venues under stricter oversight.
Universal Hit as Okada Manila Drags Earnings Down
Universal Entertainment has been downgraded to B- by S&P as weakening performance at Okada Manila, falling VIP activity, and competitive pressures reduce revenue and weigh on group-wide earnings. Delayed recovery and higher marketing costs further strain profitability.
Star Entertainment Board Reshuffled After Bally’s Deal
Star Entertainment Group has completed a board overhaul following Bally’s AU$300 million rescue deal. New directors Soo Kim, George Papanier, and Bruce Mathieson Jr join the board to guide strategic recovery and operational improvements.
Macau November GGR Rises 14% Despite Seasonal Slowdown
Macau generated MOP21.09 billion in November GGR, rising 14% year-on-year despite seasonal declines and mid-month hotel constraints from the National Games. Strong non-gaming offerings and Golden Week momentum helped keep 2025 revenue on track to exceed annual targets.
Buenos Aires Bans Child Support Debtors from Casinos
Buenos Aires Province has approved a new law blocking individuals who owe child support from entering casinos and gaming halls. Operators must verify identities through RDAM and face strong penalties for non-compliance, reinforcing child protection and regulatory accountability.
Stockholm Poker Club Raid Sparks Major Legal Debate
A high-intensity police raid on Stockholm’s Krukan poker club has ignited national debate over illegal gambling networks, licensing rules, and law-enforcement tactics, highlighting growing tensions within Sweden’s shrinking live poker and land-based gaming ecosystem.