Asia Gambling News.
From Macau's VIP recovery to the regulated expansion of sports betting across Southeast Asia, the Asian gambling market spans extremes. We track the regulatory shifts, operator strategies and business developments across the region.
Galaxy Posts 19% EBITDA Growth, Enters 2026 Sitting on HK$35B Net Cash
Full-year EBITDA hit HK$14.5 billion as Capella opened and Phase 4 stays on track for FY27, all backed by a nearly debt-free balance sheet.
Korea Casino Recovery Turns Tourist Growth Into Revenue Lift
South Korea’s foreigner-only casino sector started in 2026 on firmer ground, with Chinese and Japanese travel feeding directly into gaming revenue.
Macau Premium Mass Wagers Surge 17% During CNY as Average Bet Hits Record
Observed premium mass wagers reached HK$24.4 million over the Chinese New Year period, with the average bet per player at HK$29,625.
Macau Q1 Growth Holds Up Despite a Slower Holiday Start
Macau’s casino sector is still set for double-digit growth in Q1 2026, with GGR expected to be around $8.1bn, up about 11.7% year-on-year despite a softer Chinese New Year start.
GKL Posts 17% February Casino Sales Rise on Strong Table and Machine Play
Table game revenue climbed 15.9% while machine sales surged 35% year-on-year, lifting Grand Korea Leisure's monthly total to KRW 38.08 billion according to its Korea Exchange filing.
Bloomberry Exits South Korea After Jeju Sun Sale Closes
The operator completed a KRW10bn deal to transfer its Jeju Sun casino business, retaining the property while ending its exposure to Korea’s foreigner-only market.
Bloomberry Flags AI as a Risk to Philippine Casino Footfall
Bloomberry Resorts flagged AI as a risk in its 2025 annual report. In its SEC Form 17-A, it said AI could replace customer service and back-office jobs.
Bloomberry Swings to FY2025 Loss as VIP Decline Cuts Margins
The Solaire operator reported a PHP2.6 billion ($44.3 million) loss after weaker premium gaming and rising online costs weighed on earnings.
Cambodia Replaces CGMC Chief as 50% Casinos Linked to Fraud
Cambodia appointed new leadership across its gambling regulator and enforcement units in March 2026 after authorities found that more than half of licensed casinos were linked to fraud and illegal online operations.
Entain Eyes Three NZ Casino Licences as It Builds on TAB Sports Monopoly
The operator disclosed plans to bid for three of 15 available online casino licences in New Zealand while also introducing a £50 million UK tax mitigation strategy.
Flutter FY25 Revenue Jumps 17% to $16.4B but India Write-Off Drives Net Loss
US EBITDA surged 82% to $922 million behind FanDuel's 41% sportsbook market share, while a $556 million non-cash India impairment swung the group to a $407 million loss.