VIP surge sees JP Morgan trim Macau EBITDA forecasts, downgrade SJM and Melco on dimming profit promise

Credit Suisse warns of Macau casino liability over HK$30 billion to HK$50 billion in frozen junket deposits

VIP surge sees JP Morgan trim Macau EBITDA forecasts, downgrade SJM and Melco on dimming profit promise

Sun 18 Jan 2026 at 15:01

With Macau’s regulator reporting Friday a significant increase in fourth quarter revenues from the VIP baccarat segment, investment bank JP...

GGR from Macau’s VIP sector grew 45% year-on-year to reach US$2.61 billion and take greater market share in 4Q25

by Ben Blaschke

Sun 18 Jan 2026 at 14:45

The recent resurgence of VIP gaming in Macau was further highlighted in the December 2025 quarter, with gross gaming revenue...

Philippine tourist arrivals down 0.5% in 1Q25 on fewer visitors from South Korea, China

Philippines introduces 14-day visa-free entry for Chinese nationals in bid to boost tourism

by Ben Blaschke

Fri 16 Jan 2026 at 04:17

The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will from today offer visa-free entry to Chinese nationals visiting the country for...

Hann Casino Resort appoints eGames provider PhilWeb to operate its online gaming platform

by Ben Blaschke

Thu 15 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Philippines eGames provider PhilWeb Corporation will operate and manage Hann Casino Resort’s regulated online gaming platform under a strategic partnership...

JP Morgan estimates have Macau GGR surging again, up 25% over the past week

Seaport adjusts down price targets for most gaming stocks on slowing growth in Macau and Las Vegas

by Ben Blaschke

Thu 15 Jan 2026 at 05:35

Seaport Research Partners said in a Thursday note that it has marginally adjusted downwards the price targets for most gaming...

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