Alex Blaszczynski

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Philippines

Meghalaya to restrict casinos to area close to state border

Alex Blaszczynski - May 19, 2022

Elsewhere

1xBet wins SBC Award for eSports operator of 2020

Alex Blaszczynski - December 11, 2020

LATEST NEWS

Japan

Sega Sammy reports record-high results in gaming and hospitality biz for fiscal year

Viviana Chan - May 12, 2025

Japanese gaming giant Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. has reported record performance in its gaming and hospitality business for the fiscal year ended March 31st, 2025, driven by strong results from its Paradise City casino resort venture in South Korea.

South Korea

Paradise Co reports strong 1Q25 earnings despite decline in casino drop

Viviana Chan - May 12, 2025

South Korea's Paradise Co. posted strong 1Q25 results, with revenue up 7% yearly to $199 million and operating profit rising 18.3% to $40 million.

Macau

US-backed Macau operators can breathe easier after temporary tariff reductions between US and China, but questions remain

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 12, 2025

A temporary reduction on US-China tariffs has been announced, possibly lowering the chance Macau gaming operators could be used as a pressure point, but questions remain.

Macau

Macau Monetary Authority, gaming watchdog unconcerned over possible satellite casino closures

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 12, 2025

Macau's monetary authority and gaming watchdog show little worry about the potential impact of the possible closure of satellite casinos by the end of the year.

Macau

Melco strengthens position in Macau with 15.8% market share in 1Q25: Seaport

Viviana Chan - May 11, 2025

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has reported stronger-than-expected 1Q25 results, demonstrating significant market share gains in Macau while simultaneously reducing operational expenses.

Taiwan

Resurgence in Asian Poker? APT indicates “huge demand” for tournaments

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 11, 2025

Poker has undergone various starts and stops within Asia but it now appears to be on a continuing upward trend, with the Asian Poker Tour (APT) highlighting a breakout event in Taipei recently where it has “truly found a home”.

Philippines

Former PAGCOR Chairman Genuino and four co-accused sentenced to over 100 years jail time

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 11, 2025

The former Chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), and four other top officials have been sentenced to over 100 years in prison over graft and alleged misuse of agency funds.

Macau

US-China tariff spat raised by HK&Macau Affairs Office head during visit

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 11, 2025

The head of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has discussed the impact of the US-China trade dispute with Macau officials, attempting to assuage concerns but pushing for diversification away from gaming.

Macau

Macau junket rep hopes for regulatory clarity under new DICJ leadership

Viviana Chan - May 11, 2025

Macau’s junket industry is calling for greater clarity and fairness in regulations as the city welcomes a new head of its gaming regulatory body.

Australia

Donaco faces delays in takeover process, navigates uncertainty over Cambodian casino tax

Nelson Moura - May 11, 2025

Australian-listed casino operator Donaco International Ltd is facing a delay in the implementation of its proposed acquisition by On Nut Road Limited (ONR), as well as growing uncertainty over its tax obligations in Cambodia.

Philippines

Cebu authorities arrest 11 with some $9M in cash, claiming to be junket players

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 11, 2025

Authorities in Cebu have arrested 11 people at the international airport after being found with cash amounting to nearly half a billion pesos ($9 million).

United States

AGEM Index rose by 7.8% m-o-m in March, up 57.1% yearly

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 9, 2025

The AGEM Index saw a significant rise in April, up by 7.8 percent compared to March. The Index saw healthy growth of 57.1 percent compared to April 2024.

Macau

Melco continues recovery as net income rises to $32.5M in 1Q25

Viviana Chan - May 9, 2025

Melco saw a significant rise in income for 1Q25, boosted by the recovery in Macau and its improving global footprint.

Macau

Galaxy Entertainment reports 6% revenue growth in strong 1Q25

Viviana Chan - May 9, 2025

Galaxy Entertainment reports 6% revenue growth and 16% EBITDA gain in 1Q25, while unveiling its 10th hotel brand, Capella.

United States

Light & Wonder marks 16th consecutive quarterly rise in consolidated revenue

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 8, 2025

Gaming equipment and services group Light & Wonder marked its 16th consecutive quarter of yearly consolidated revenue growth in 1Q25, as it saw 30 percent growth in North American unit shipments and maintained its top ship share spot in Australia.

Macau

Macau Golden Week GGR up by 10%, beating out expectations: Vitaly Umansky

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 8, 2025

Macau’s May Golden Week surprised operators and analysts alike, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) up by approximately 10 percent yearly, as visitation topped 40 percent, pushing up estimates for May.

Macau

Galaxy Chairman addresses Macau’s needs to adjust to non-gaming focus

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 8, 2025

Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Chairman Francis Lui says that Macau needs to address its growing pains as it doubles down on a mass market model, in order to not lose its competitive edge.

Macau