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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.
Semiahmoo First Nation Enters Casino Ownership With Surrey Deal
The agreement includes a transition period of up to one year while regulatory approval is pending.
Wynn and MGM Hold UAE Plans as Conflict Raises Project Risk
Construction resumed after a brief March pause, with both operators confirming staff safety and keeping timelines unchanged.
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.
Cirsa’s Online Business Takes a Bigger Slice of FY25 Revenue
Cirsa closed FY2025 with online revenue growing faster than the rest of the business, giving digital a more visible role in the group’s results.
Detroit Casinos Top $100M Again as February Revenue Stays Solid
Detroit’s three commercial casinos made just over $100m in February 2026. That is slightly lower than January, but it still shows the retail market remains steady and is not losing pace.