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Kelsey Wilhelm

Kelsey Wilhelm
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Kelsey Wilhelm is a print and broadcast journalist and editor. Based in Asia for over 20 years, he saw the birth of Macau's rampantly successful gaming industry, propelling him into the world of casinos. Now focusing on all markets throughout Asia, he embraces new technologies and trends, from sports betting to online gaming – always seeking the new frontier.

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Macau

Exam season, fuel prices and World Cup slow Macau visitor growth in May-June: Govt

Viviana Chan -
Macau visitor growth slowed in May and June as exam season, fuel price volatility and the World Cup weighed on travel demand.
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Macau

Macau arrests two more mainland men over proxy betting

Viviana Chan -
Two more mainland men were arrested in Macau for livestreaming baccarat and placing proxy bets for gamblers based in mainland China.
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Macau

Macau gaming taxes rise 13% to $6.3B in 1H26

Viviana Chan -
Gaming tax receipts hit 55.3 percent of Macau's full-year budget target by June, with 1H26 collections at $6.3 billion.
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Philippines

PhilWeb elects Gokongwei as director following confirmed $33M personal investment

Viviana Chan -
Lance Gokongwei takes a PhilWeb board seat as two directors resign, formalizing his role weeks after his $33 million share subscription.
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Philippines

PAGCOR remits $92.1M dividend to Philippine government in 2025

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PAGCOR remitted $92.1 million to the Philippine government, ranking fifth among 50 state-owned corporations.
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Macau

Macau 2Q26 EBITDA to fall 7% to $1.92B in ‘toughest’ quarter since reopening: Citigroup

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Macau gaming EBITDA is forecast to fall 7 percent to $1.92 billion in 2Q26, hit by World Cup disruption and unfavorable VIP hold.
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News

Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting crackdown

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Malaysian police have dismantled an alleged online betting syndicate linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raiding an office in Kuala Lumpur, arresting 11 suspects and seizing cryptocurrency and cash believed to be connected to the operation.
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Philippines

PhilWeb secures exclusive Pragmatic Play gaming services partnership

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PhilWeb has secured exclusive rights to distribute Pragmatic Play's slots and live casino content to licensed operators in the Philippines.
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Singapore

Marina Bay Sands appoints Angelita Teo as VP of Attractions

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Marina Bay Sands has named arts and heritage veteran Angelita Teo to oversee the strategic direction and growth of its attractions portfolio.
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United States

Genting Americas’ $2B facility eases Empire refinancing risk, but construction risks remain: S&P

Viviana Chan -
Genting Americas’ $2B facility removes Empire’s refinancing risk, but S&P says weak cash flow and New York construction risks remain.
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Macau

Macau’s new taxi licenses require operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms

Viviana Chan -
Macau received 47 bids for 700 new taxis under a tender that, for the first time, requires operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms.
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China

IMF lifts China 2026 growth forecast to 4.6% while Asia-Pacific outlook diverges

Viviana Chan -
China’s upgraded 2026 forecast contrasts with a divided Asia-Pacific outlook, as IMF warns global risks remain tilted to the downside.
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Vietnam

Vietnam targets 25M international visitors and $43B in tourism revenue in 2026

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Vietnam’s tourism sector is pushing for 25 million foreign visitors in 2026 after arrivals rose 14.9 percent in the first half.
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Macau

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Macau travel flows as southern China faces heavy rain

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Super Typhoon Bavi is set to hit China’s southeast coast, threatening Macau travel flows as heavy rain and flooding disrupt the region.
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Macau

Macau casino suspicious transaction reports rise 8.7% in 1H26

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Macau casino operators filed 2,018 suspicious transaction reports in 1H26, up 8.7%, keeping gaming as the main source of STRs.
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Macau

City of Dreams Macau launches House of Dancing Water backstage tour

Viviana Chan -
City of Dreams Macau will launch paid House of Dancing Water backstage tours from July 15th, expanding the show into a broader visitor experience.
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Philippines

Suntrust eyes PAGCOR’s Gaming System Administrator accreditation in plan to restore positive equity

Viviana Chan -
Suntrust has flagged a potential PAGCOR Gaming System Administrator accreditation as part of its plan to restore positive stockholders' equity.
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Macau

Macau tops China outbound tourist satisfaction ranking for second straight year

Viviana Chan -
Macau retains its No. 1 spot in China's outbound tourist satisfaction ranking, ahead of New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.
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News

Chinese embassy links several Philippines kidnapping cases to online gambling disputes

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The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines says seven kidnapping cases involving Chinese nationals were reported during the first half of 2026, with several incidents linked to online gambling, telecom fraud and financial disputes.
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Philippines

Ex-PH Resorts COO Ángel Sueiro joins Zitro to lead Asia growth

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Former PH Resorts COO Ángel Sueiro joins Zitro as Regional Director for Asia, leading the supplier's commercial growth from a base in Manila.
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