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Changi Airport Posts Record 70m Passengers in 2025
Singapore’s Changi Airport closed 2025 with a record-breaking 70 million passengers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels as rising capacity, restored routes and long-term infrastructure investment reinforced its status as a leading global aviation hub.
Uruguay Casinos Reopen as Online Gambling Reform Looms
Uruguay’s casinos reopened following a worker strike, while plans for a National Online Gambling Regulation Agency aim to modernize oversight, create jobs, and regulate private operators alongside the state platform.
Paradise Co to Acquire Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing
Paradise Co is set to complete the purchase of the Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing on January 6, strengthening its integrated resort portfolio. The acquisition adds 500 hotel rooms adjacent to Paradise City, supporting growth in gaming and tourism.
Jeju Dream Tower Casino Sales Jump 62% in 2025
Jeju Dream Tower delivered strong casino-led growth in 2025, with revenues rising nearly 62% and visitor numbers climbing sharply, reinforcing its position in South Korea’s foreigner-only gaming market despite mixed year-end trends.
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.