Asia

By: Lucas DunnMacau Golden Week Visitors Surge, but Analysts Stay Cautious on Revenue
Macau set a single-day visitor record during Golden Week, but September GGR fell 1.2%, and analysts are cutting forecasts. Here is what the data shows.

By: Lucas DunnMacau GGR Falls 1.2% in September as Earnings Risks Rise
Macau's September GGR slipped 1.2% to MOP18.06 billion despite an easy comparison, and CLSA warns earnings forecasts may face further cuts.

By: Lucas DunnIMF Sees Macau VIP Gaming Staying a Small Share of GGR
The IMF's 2026 Article IV report says mass-market play made up about 73 percent of Macau's GGR in 2025, with VIP gaming expected to stay relatively low.

By: Lucas DunnG2E 2026: Casino CEOs Weigh Vegas Pricing, Deals and Asia
Caesars, MGM and Wynn CEOs took the G2E 2026 stage to address Las Vegas pricing, visitation trends, major takeover deals and MGM's $10 billion Osaka resort.

By: Lucas Dunn6 Malaysian Men Jailed for $4.9M Singapore Poker Robbery
A Singapore court sentenced six Malaysian men for a 2024 armed robbery that stole $4.9M in cash, crypto, and luxury watches from a poker game.

By: Grant MitchellFC Bayern Strikes Regional Deal with Mega Casino World
The gaming brand has partnered with Bundesliga International in Asia since 2023, since when Bayern has won three of four league titles.

By: Lucas DunnSphere Names Laureano-Rikardsen Marketing, Comms Chief
Sphere Entertainment has hired Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Global Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications, effective July 21.

By: Lucas DunnAtkinsRéalis Lands Lead Design Role on Sphere Abu Dhabi
AtkinsRéalis will lead design and supervision for Sphere Abu Dhabi, joining ALEC Holdings on the region's ambitious entertainment venue.

By: Lucas DunnMacau Tourism Hits Record Highs as Casino Revenue Dips
Macau surpassed 20 million visitor arrivals by June 20, 2026, beating last year's pace even as gaming revenue forecasts weaken.

By: Lucas DunnMacau H1 2026 Gaming Tax Revenue Jumps 13.1% to MOP$51.2B
Macau's H1 2026 gaming tax revenue rose 13.1% to MOP$51.2 billion, pushing the government past its full-year surplus target.