After posting record EBITDA results for 4Q25 and full-year 2025, MGM China is gearing up for a strong boost from Chinese New Year for its first quarter results.
Kenneth Feng, CEO of MGM China
Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Feng, on the earnings call following the results release noted that “We see a very strong trend for Chinese New Year”.
While analysts have predicted a slowdown ahead of the holiday, which falls on February 17th, the festive period and the following week are expected to generate strong returns for Macau’s gaming operators.
MGM China has been bucking the trend recently though, with the CEO noting that “even ahead of the holiday, there’s no slow”.
Regarding punters, the executive highlighted that “the player quality is very high,” furthering that for the holiday period “we even have a long waiting list for our top players”.
The operator has been highly successful in dialing in on the premium segment, as evidenced by its results, turning any potential weaknesses into gains.
“We do have a limited room inventory,” noted Feng, “but we are putting in premium mix. We are very focused on quality over quantity. And yield management is always our strength. We are confident about the demand”.
Good Morning. In the Macau jungle, the lion does not sleep tonight. MGM China again gave competitors a run for their money in the fourth quarter, with its MGM Cotai property delivering $785 million in revenue and boasting a 55 percent increase in adjusted EBITDA. Macau peninsula growth remained slow, but contributed well to the 23 percent rise in the group’s casino revenue. Also in Macau, junket operations are still a thing, with a slight uptick in licensed operators from last year, but far below the total quota. And in the Philippines, Hann Online has debuted after a rapid-fire development and deployment period entrusted to PhilWeb.
The lion roared in MGM Cotai in the fourth quarter, with MGM China seeing its jewelry box-shaped property deliver a 55 percent yearly increase in adjusted EBITDA, boosted by $785 million in revenue. MGM’s casino revenue from the gaming hub rose by 23 percent in the quarter, to $1.08 billion, despite slower growth from the peninsula.
Casino revenue for MGM China increased significantly in the fourth quarter of last year, with a 23 percent yearly rise to $1.08 billion, as its Cotai property roared.
According to results released early on Friday (HK time), total revenue from MGM Cotai hit nearly HK$6.14 billion ($785.83 million) – up by 34.06 percent yearly, boosting adjusted EBITDA at the property to HK$1.88 billion ($241.11 million) – a 55.03 percent increase from 4Q24.
The group’s peninsula property saw slower growth, with MGM Macau revenue up by just 4.1 percent yearly to nearly HK$3.48 billion ($445.11 million), and adjusted EBITDA hitting HK$868 million ($111.1 million), a yearly decrease of 4.68 percent.
Total revenue for the MGM China topped HK$9.61 billion ($1.23 billion) during the quarter, up 21.42 percent yearly, while property EBITDA was up 29.46 percent yearly, to HK$2.75 billion ($352.2 million).
During the quarter, the main floor table games drop for the group was up 13 percent yearly, to $4.05 billion, while main floor win was up 20 percent to $1.1 billion.
Cotai
MGM Cotai
While VIP table games turnover was down slightly year-on-year, to HK$22.83 billion ($2.92 billion), VIP gross table games win increased by 58.39 percent yearly, to HK$1.1 billion ($141.8 million), with an average daily gross win per VIP gaming table of HK$241,000 ($30,800), up 60.77 percent yearly.
Main floor table games drop was up 27.84 percent yearly, to HK$17.49 billion ($2.23 billion), with a win of HK$5.25 billion ($672.14 million), a yearly increase of 28.62 percent and main floor tables seeing HK$163,300 ($20,900) in average daily gross win, a rise of 30.64 percent.
Slots also held their own during the quarter, with HK$10.19 billion ($1.3 billion) in handle, up 22.82 percent, and a gross win of HK$411.61 million ($52.68 million) and an average daily win per slot of HK$4,500 ($576).
During the quarter, the property operated 405 tables and 1,001 slot machines and had 94 percent hotel room occupancy.
Macau
MGM Macau peninsula
Main floor table games drop at the peninsula property failed to impress, with just a 1.58 percent yearly increase to HK$14.02 billion ($1.79 billion), while the win rose to HK$3.31 billion ($423.86 million), up by 8.39 percent yearly. Average daily win per table was HK$112,400 ($14,380), up 61.3 percent.
VIP table games turnover, however, was up by 41.12 percent at the property, hitting HK$7.8 billion ($999 million), even though win fell by 11.08 percent yearly to HK$217.45 million ($27.83 million), and average daily win per table was down to HK$107,200 ($13,720) – a fall of 9.23 percent.
The slot handle at the Macau property fell slightly, to HK$7.8 billion ($998.5 million), with a yearly drop in gross win to HK$241.39 million ($30.9 million) and an average daily win of HK$2,600 ($332) per slot – down 21.2 percent yearly.
During the quarter, MGM Macau operated 345 tables and 1,044 slot machines and had 92.8 percent hotel room occupancy.
TxODDS estimates that Super Bowl LX will drive close to $4 billion in wagers across international markets.
With legal sports betting now firmly established across large parts of the United States and international wagering on NFL continuing to grow exponentially, the Super Bowl is the single biggest betting event on the sporting calendar.
According to projections from the American Gaming Association $1.7 billion in betting handle is expected in the United States alone. In addition to the US handle, popularity in gambling on NFL is growing at a massive rate internationally.
With over 2,600 distinct markets to wager on in 2026, up from 1,700 in 2025 (+53%) TxODDS forecast that the U.S domestic handle will be topped, for the first time, by an international handle of over $2 billion.
TxODDS expects this year’s Super Bowl to generate:
Record levels of in-play betting activity;
Record demand for player props and micro-markets;
Significant pressure on live pricing and latency performance during peak moments.
Most popular markets:
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TxODDS CEO Einar Knobel stated: “With NFL betting volumes continuing to grow year-on-year in the U.S. and more importantly, globally, we expect the actual total Super Bowl LX betting handle will be closer to $4 billion wagered across all markets on the game this Sunday. That scale of activity puts huge pressure on pricing, uptime, and in-play performance, and it’s where low-latency, high-integrity data really matters.”
The Super Bowl consistently delivers the highest single-day betting volume of the year, driven by a surge in in-play wagering, micro-markets and player props. As sportsbooks look to keep markets open deeper into games and offer more live betting options, the volume of real-time data updates and pricing decisions increases exponentially.
“The scale of Super Bowl betting activity isn’t just a headline number. It directly impacts how operators manage risk, how long they can safely keep markets open, and how confident they can be in live environments. Getting the data layer right on days like this is mission-critical.”
Einar Knobel
TxODDS provides ultra-low-latency odds, live event coverage and historical data services to sportsbooks and trading teams globally, supporting high-volume betting environments during marquee events such as the Super Bowl, World Cup and March Madness.
Philippine-listed gaming services provider PhilWeb Corporation has launched Hann Online, a new digital gaming platform developed in partnership with Hann Casino, reinforcing its role as a regulated gaming infrastructure provider in the Philippines.
In a statement issued on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, PhilWeb said the platform is now live and will serve as the online extension of Hann Casino’s land-based operations.
According to PhilWeb, Hann Online was designed, built, and deployed within a two-week development and integration timeline, highlighting the company’s ability to deliver secure and compliant systems under tight schedules. The platform was developed to meet regulatory and operational standards while maintaining system reliability and data integrity.
Hann Online offers access to more than 3,000 online casino games, supported by PhilWeb’s scalable backend infrastructure. The platform includes promotional programs ranging from player registration incentives to cashback offers and is equipped with integrated payment gateways, including GCash, Maya, and QRPH. A dedicated 24/7 customer service team has also been established to handle user inquiries and concerns.
The company said the platform incorporates robust Know-Your-Customer (KYC) procedures and complies fully with Philippine gaming regulations, with built-in safeguards for player verification, data protection, and responsible gaming.
“This launch highlights our commitment to building the infrastructure that supports a stable, transparent, and responsible gaming industry,” said Brian Ng, president of PhilWeb. He added that the rapid deployment reflects the company’s technological capabilities and long-term vision for the regulated gaming sector.
The launch follows a strategic partnership between PhilWeb and Hann Casino. Under the agreement, PhilWeb provides operational and technical support for Hann Casino’s regulated online gaming operations, as licensed operators increasingly seek established technology partners amid tighter regulatory oversight.
Betfred has extended and expanded its longstanding agreement with Sportradar, which will upgrade the technology powering Betfred’s 1,300 retail outlets nationwide to ensure a sustainable and engaging betting experience across the UK high street.
Under the terms of the agreement, Sportradar will oversee continuous improvements to the Betfred retail platform to ensure ongoing operational excellence and adherence to local regulation and compliance. Furthermore, the technical framework allows Betfred to integrate a multitude of Sportradar’s next generation products and services to deliver a contemporary in-shop experience.
The additional multi-year scope of work further strengthens a partnership built over the past decade. Sportradar’s future ready retail platform enables faster operations and effective risk control. The technology allows Betfred to handle intense data loads around big sporting moments and scale in real-time as bets are placed, ensuring bettors can engage with their sports and place a wager regardless of an event’s popularity.
Duncan McDonald, Head of Corporate and Retail Support at Betfred, “This agreement reaffirms our joint commitment to one another, to develop new products and features that enhance our customer offerings. It future proofs our retail business and secures our partnership with Betfred’s in-house technology team and Sportradar for years to come.”
Paolo Personeni, EVP, Managed Betting Services for Sportradar, added: “In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, Sportradar is well positioned to help Betfred achieve its long-term growth objectives. With high street operations closely watched, the technological capabilities powering the Sportradar Retail Platform will allow Betfred to deliver a sustainable and long-term retail offering that engages today’s demanding sports bettors.”
GamePark, the AI‑powered game recommendation engine, has announced its launch on BitcoinCasino.VIP (BitcoinVIP), supporting the casino’s push to elevate player experiences through personalized game recommendations and curated lobby environments aligned with both player and operator goals.
GamePark will also focus on sustainable growth and responsible gambling practices. The partnership has been live for three months and BitcoinVIP Casino is already seeing an early uplift in engagement and discovery through GamePark’s AI personalization.
GamePark delivered an overall 57% increase in session length since launch against control groups. GamePark also spearheaded BitcoinVIP’s Christmas campaign, delivering a 78% increase in session length in the month of December when compared to a control group.
GamePark will allow BitcoinVIP Casino to create engaging experiences tailored to each player. The recommender engine responds to individual player behavior, enhancing game discoverability. It also enables operators to manage the parameters of the recommendations to match their commercial goals. This can take place in the lobby and across all player-facing interfaces.
Launched in 2025, BitcoinVIP Casino is one of crypto gaming’s most exclusive brands. With exclusivity at its core, BitcoinVIP Casino is famous for its money can’t buy experiences. They have reimagined betting by launching a casino that is known for its unique rewards, transparency, and fairness. They also offer phenomenal ongoing initiatives dedicated to VIPs.
Speaking about the partnership, CEO of Betforge.ai – GamePark’s parent company -, Joseph Vincent Refalo, said: “We’re delighted to have launched with BitcoinVIP Casino, one of the most exciting crypto casinos operating online today. BitcoinVIP Casino are already seeing increased engagement through the GamePark personalization engine and we look forward to improving their relationship with their customers over the coming months.”
Martin Verrand, CMO at BitcoinVIP Casino, shared its impact, saying: “For so many years personalization has been a running joke within iGaming, but it’s great to have GamePark onboard with us, providing a unique experience to each player – and doing so in a way that’s fully explainable and transparent. We have already seen a significant impact to discoverability for players, with players finding and enjoying games they haven’t done before”.
For another year, Wynn Resorts tops FORTUNE’s Hotels, Casinos & Resorts rankings on the World’s Most Admired list, continuing to lead the category as the highest-ranked casino resort company.
This year, the Company moved up to third overall and ranked first for Quality of Products/Services and People Management. The Company also received among the highest marks in the areas of Innovation and Quality of Management.
“This acknowledgement, and the top ranking in quality, reflects the diligence, passion, and dedication of our team members across the globe,” said Craig S. Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts. “It is an honor to again be included on this prestigious list, and I am proud of our team’s commitment to providing the outstanding service that sets us apart and defines the Wynn experience.”
Wynn Resorts is recognized globally for its commitment to excellence. From thoughtfully curated events to world-class hospitality, the Company continues to deliver exceptional experiences for its guests.
In partnership with Korn Ferry, FORTUNE compiles the World’s Most Admired Companies list by surveying top industry executives, directors, and analysts. Companies are evaluated across nine criteria, including investment value, quality of management and products, social responsibility, and ability to attract talent. Only companies ranking in the top half of their industry are included in the list.
Just this week, Wynn announced that the construction of the 548-meter Wynn Bridge, a key infrastructure link to Wynn Al Marjan Island, has reached nearly half completion. The bridge will connect the resort via Wynn Boulevard to the E311 and E611 highways, creating a direct route from major UAE hubs to Ras Al Khaimah.
Wynn Resorts estimates the UAE could generate $3–5 billion in annual gaming revenue once three integrated resorts are operating. Based on its modelling, Wynn Al Marjan Island is expected to produce between $1 billion and $1.7 billion in gross gaming revenue at steady state.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday, February 4, completed its latest round of patient transport vehicle (PTV) donations to five local government units and a national health institution, further enhancing healthcare delivery and emergency response nationwide.
The new PTV beneficiaries were the City of Imus in Cavite; the Province of Bataan; the Municipality of Libertad in Antique; the municipalities of Ibaan and San Jose in Batangas; and the Lung Center of the Philippines.
“These patient transport vehicles can serve as lifelines especially during medical emergencies when time is critical. This PTV donation program seeks to help build healthier and more resilient communities.”
Alejandro H. Tengco
Chief Medical Social Worker Donnabelle Gonzaga-Arcillo of the Lung Center of the Philippines said the PTV donation will address transport constraints faced by the institution in its daily operations.
“Sobrang laking tulong nitong PTV lalo na sa mga pasyenteng hinahatid at sinusundo natin, pati na rin sa aming home visitations at community activities,” Gonzaga-Arcillo said.
Each PTV is equipped with basic medical and safety features including a stretcher, oxygen tank, wheelchair, first aid kit, and navigation system to ensure safe and efficient patient transport.
In 2025, PAGCOR donated a total of 162 patient transport vehicles to LGUs, partner agencies, and institutions nationwide, including 70 units given to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
Slotegrator, a leading provider of software and business solutions for online casino and sportsbook operators, unveils Moneygrator AI Bot, the industry’s first AI‑powered assistant for payment integration.
The tool sets a new benchmark for how online businesses interact with payment infrastructure. Moneygrator AI Bot was officially presented at ICE 2026 in Barcelona, where it generated strong interest from operators, technical teams, and industry experts as a first-of-its-kind solution.
Moneygrator, a part of the Slotegrator ecosystem of solutions, provides a unified infrastructure for connecting, managing, and optimizing multiple payment providers across different GEOs. With the launch of Moneygrator AI Bot, the solution takes a new step toward automation by offering instant, 24/7 access to key payment-related information directly within the product environment.
Payment integration remains one of the most technically complex and resource-intensive stages for iGaming and online projects. Differences in local payment methods, regulatory requirements, commission models, and integration logic often slow down launches and create bottlenecks between technical teams and support managers. Moneygrator AI Bot is designed to remove these friction points by handling up to 80% of standard payment-related queries that previously required direct communication with an account manager.
Moneygrator AI Bot is positioned not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a digital assistant that enhances it. By taking over routine queries, the bot allows Moneygrator managers and technical specialists to focus on complex cases, custom solutions, and strategic support, improving the overall quality of service.
“Moneygrator AI Bot was created to solve a very practical problem — the lack of speed in accessing critical payment information,” says Maxim Petrov, vendor partnership specialist (payments) at Moneygrator. “Teams need answers immediately, especially during integration and launch phases. The bot we created gives them this speed, while our experts remain fully involved where deep expertise and custom logic are required.”
The launch of Moneygrator AI Bot reflects a broader shift toward intelligent automation in payment infrastructure. With the introduction of the AI bot, Moneygrator strengthens its position as a solution focused on efficiency, scalability, and real operational value for fast-growing online businesses.