Domestic demand will continue to be the ‘main driver of industry growth’ in the Philippines market, according to analysts at Maybank, pointing out that Solaire operator Bloomberry is the market leader, with some 37 percent of mass market share and 35 percent of VIP share in Entertainment City during the first quarter.

Gross gambling revenue in the Philippines’ Entertainment City is likely to be up 15 percent in the first quarter compared with the prior three-month period, driven by domestic demand in mass and slot revenue, says Morgan Stanley.

Some properties in Manila’s Entertainment City remain open with operating restrictions despite Manila having moved to the higher Alert Level 3 until January 15th.

New Zealand and Australian gaming operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of former Aristocrat executive Jason Walbridge as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

New Zealand entertainment and gaming sector major SkyCity Entertainment Group reported a net loss of NZ$33.6 million ($21 million), primely catalyzed by a dip in net revenues, marginally inflated cost, and taxation component, the company’s regulatory filing to the Australian Stock Exchange read.

An independent inquiry looking into the operations of SkyCity Entertainment’s Adelaide casino has called for public submissions from the public and industry stakeholders.

The South Australian regulator plans to launch an inquiry into SkyCity Entertainment’s operations in Adelaide, saying recent probes elsewhere have revealed systemic problems in the country’s casino industry. 

SkyCity Entertainment Group Chief Executive Officer Michael Ahearne said that COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates (CVC) will soon be a requirement for entry to all SkyCity sites across New Zealand.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that Murray Jordan is going to retire from the company’s board, effective from September 30th of this year.

Suncity Group has been expanding its entertainment-related businesses through Sun Entertainment Culture to support local film, television, entertainment and arts-related projects in Macao and the Mainland.