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Macau Gaming Tax Climbs 7.6% to US$11.8B in 2025, Topping Government Forecast
The six concessionaires delivered MOP 94.9 billion in gaming duty on the back of MOP 247.4 billion in GGR, the strongest annual figure since before the pandemic.
Greentube Pushes 2026 Growth Through Online-to-Casino Strategy
At ICE Barcelona, Greentube outlined its 2026 plan to bring successful online games to land-based casinos. CEO Thomas Graf said the trend is shifting, with digital games now being adapted for physical casino floors.
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.
Las Vegas Starts 2026 With Less Room for Error
Lower visitor volumes, a sharp fall in baccarat, and weak football betting combined to push Nevada’s January revenue down.
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.
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.
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.