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Sands China Doubles Dividend, Names Patrick Dumont Chair
Sands China Ltd raised its 2025 final dividend to HKD0.50 per share and confirmed Patrick Dumont as incoming chairman, highlighting stable shareholder returns and leadership continuity despite a year-on-year profit decline.
Sri Lanka’s Hyatt Tower Attracts Investor Interest in Casino
Sri Lanka’s stalled Hyatt Tower project in Colombo is attracting investors, with interest in a potential casino license becoming a central factor. Pre-qualification ensures only serious buyers access confidential project data and bidding opportunities.
Westside Resort Unveiled with New Structure in Manila
Manila’s former LET X project has been rebranded as Westside Resort under ECRC. Alliance Global Group and Travellers will oversee operations, keeping the project on track for a third-quarter 2026 opening in Entertainment City.
NAIA Hits Record Passenger Traffic in January
Manila’s NAIA recorded its highest-ever monthly passenger volume in January, with international and total traffic reaching new records, as operational upgrades and biometric systems helped the airport manage rising travel demand efficiently.
Macquarie Names Wynn Top Macau Gaming Pick for 2026
Macquarie analysts have named Wynn their preferred Macau gaming stock for 2026, pointing to premium segment strength, expected market share gains, solid GGR momentum and additional valuation upside linked to the Al Marjan development.
Corona Resort Launches Premium Mass Gaming Floor
Corona Resort & Casino has opened a new Premium Mass gaming area on Phu Quoc, featuring higher betting limits, dedicated tables, and enhanced privacy, targeting premium mass players within Vietnam’s evolving regulated casino market.
Bradford Launches Campaign to Cut Gambling Harm
Bradford Council is rolling out a gambling harm reduction campaign aimed at 18–34-year-olds after a report estimated annual local costs of £13.7m, highlighting venue clustering and rising youth and unregulated gambling activity.
Vietnam Approves Local Casino Access Pilot at Ho Tram
Vietnam has authorised a five-year pilot programme allowing qualified local residents to gamble at selected casinos, including The Grand Ho Tram, testing a regulated model designed to support stable casino operations while maintaining strict social safeguards.
City of Dreams Sri Lanka posts positive EBITDA in Q4
City of Dreams Sri Lanka achieved positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2025 during its first full quarter of operations, reflecting early momentum across gaming, hotels and retail under Melco’s long-term casino licence.
Italy Moves Toward National Rules for Land-Based Gambling
Italy is set to advance a long-awaited reform of land-based gambling, with a draft decree proposing nationwide standards for venues, certification requirements and distance rules to replace fragmented regional regulations.
Bogotá Hosts Colombia’s Largest Poker Tournament Ever
Bogotá hosted the Winner Poker Series, Colombia’s largest poker tournament to date, featuring a US$1 million guaranteed prize pool and international participation, marking a milestone for the country’s growing poker industry.
Melco Weighs City of Dreams Manila Sale to Cut Leverage
Melco Resorts is assessing a potential sale of its City of Dreams Manila stake, with analysts estimating proceeds near $600 million that could significantly reduce leverage and sharpen the group’s strategic focus across Macau and select international markets.