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MGM Osaka Unveils Casino & Resort Architecture Plans
MGM Osaka, Japan’s first integrated resort, unveils detailed plans including a 23,293 m² casino floor, two hotels with 2,500+ rooms, MICE facilities, and cultural activity spaces, marking a major milestone in Osaka’s tourism and gaming sector.
Tecnet Asia Expands Technical Support Across Asia
Tecnet Asia has expanded its technical support operations across Asia, reinforcing its role in casino infrastructure and service. Key partnerships and regional projects position the Philippines-based firm for continued growth in 2026.
Singapore Casinos File 10,000+ Suspicious Reports
Singapore casinos submitted more than 10,000 suspicious transaction reports in 2024, underscoring their role in detecting illicit activity, enforcing AML rules, and supporting authorities in preventing financial crimes across the gaming sector.
Montenegro Tightens Gambling Compliance Ahead of 2026
Montenegro is intensifying enforcement of its updated Games of Chance law in 2026, focusing on casinos, gaming equipment, advertising restrictions, and media compliance to ensure operators and suppliers meet stricter standards.
Macau Jewellery Store Busted for Illegal Money Exchange
Macau authorities shut down a jewellery store in Cotai that was secretly running an illegal money exchange, arresting two employees and seizing HK$60 million in unlicensed transactions linked to gambling.
Myanmar Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Networks
Myanmar authorities have destroyed hundreds of illegal buildings in border regions, including KK Park and Shwe Kokko, in a national crackdown targeting online scams and unregulated gambling networks.
MGM China Faces Dividend Pressure from Royalty Hike
MGM China is under pressure as a doubling of branding royalties to its U.S. parent could cut dividends in 2026–27. Analysts warn profitability and cash flow will be affected amid Macau market challenges.
Interblock Gaming Plans Aggressive APAC Expansion in 2026
Interblock Gaming is expanding across Asia Pacific in 2026, leveraging its Amuse ETG series, Zuum acquisition, and quarterly product rollouts to meet rising demand in both premium and emerging casino markets.
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.