IEC shareholders to vote on DigiPlus takeover, grant of Whitewash Waiver on 26 February

Manila’s New Coast Hotel launches junket operations, prepares for opening of revamped casino

Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp (IEC) – the owner of New Coast Hotel Manila – has announced 26 February 2026...

Malaysia’s Resorts World Genting shuts two of its three casinos

Oversized Genting Singapore dividend payment, more retail bonds among Genting Group’s refinancing options for US$3.4 billion in looming debt maturities

by Ben Blaschke

Tue 10 Feb 2026 at 11:07

Malaysia’s Genting Group is facing looming debt maturities totaling almost US$3.5 billion, but financial research firm CreditSights believes the refinancing...

Korea’s INSPIRE names former Hoiana CEO Steve Wolstenholme as Chief Casino Officer

by Ben Blaschke

Tue 10 Feb 2026 at 07:23

Korea’s INSPIRE Entertainment Resort announced this morning the appointment of former Hoiana, Okada Manila and Galaxy Macau executive Steven Wolstenholme as...

Macau average hotel occupancy rate climbs to 95% during Chinese New Year

Macau’s pre-CNY slowdown begins with GGR down 14% in early February

by Ben Blaschke

Mon 9 Feb 2026 at 17:31

Macau’s pre-Chinese New Year (CNY) slowdown has begun, according to Citibank, with gross gaming revenue for the first eight days...

Casino Filipino venues to receive first delivery of almost 2,000 new slot machines by mid-September

Any B2B suppliers delaying accreditation under PAGCOR’s regulatory framework taking “huge risk”, says Arden

by Ben Blaschke

Mon 9 Feb 2026 at 13:41

Any companies looking to delay or avoid accreditation by Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR under its new regulatory framework for B2B...

Ben Blaschke