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Wynn Palace hosts 5th Annual Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival

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Wynn is hosting the 5th Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival at Gourmet Pavilion, Wynn Palace, from November 6 to 16.

Featuring a wide range of beer products, the carnival aims to continue the extensive cooperation between Macao and Qingdao in culture, tourism, economy and trade. With support from the Macao and Qingdao governments, Wynn has successfully hosted the beer and cultural festival for four consecutive years since 2021, facilitating exchange and communication between the two cities.

This year, the signature event has been fully upgraded as the 5th Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival, jointly organized by Asia Brewery (Macau) Company Limited, Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. and the Macau Leisure Tourism Services Innovation Association under the guidance of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Qingdao Municipal People’s Government, and with support from the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR (IPIM).

Wynn Palace hosts 5th Annual Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival

Themed “Ola Macau! Hajiu Qingdao!,” the carnival highlights Macao’s unique appeal as an open and inclusive World Center of Tourism and Leisure, while also injecting new momentum into the economies of both cities, further broadening and deepening cultural exchange, and driving shared prosperity. 

Officiating guests at the ceremony included:

  • Mr. Yang Quanzhou, Deputy Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR;
  • Ms. Zhang Hui, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Qingdao Municipal Committee;
  • Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO); 
  • Ms. Wong Yee Lam, Acting President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR;
  • Mr. Song Rendeng, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Qingdao Municipal People’s Government;
  • Ms. Zoe Zou, Chief Marketing Officer of Resort Marketing of Wynn Macau, Limited;
  • Mr. Paul Wong, President of the Macau Leisure Tourism Services Innovation Association;
  • Mr. Franklin Ma, Chairman of the Board of Tsingtao Brewery International. 

Ms. Zhang Hui, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Qingdao Municipal Committee, remarked in her speech: “Qingdao and Macao have maintained frequent exchanges in recent years. Exchange events such as the Dynamic Macao Business and Trade Fair and the Qingdao-Macao International Offshore Race have attracted participation from many Qingdao residents. Furthermore, Qingdao’s inclusion in the Individual Visit Scheme has driven traveler numbers between Qingdao and Macao to new highs. As the beer carnival is being held concurrently with the state-level 15th National Games, Macao as one of the host cities will definitely present a spectacle where sporting passion meets beer craze.” 

Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of MGTO, also noted: “Both Qingdao and Macao are important node cities along the Maritime Silk Road and members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. This special bond has brought the two cities together, enabling them to continually strengthen cooperation in multiple areas, including “tourism + gastronomy, culture, sports, economy and trade” for mutual benefit, success, and development. Through this event, the two cities will further explore opportunities for collaboration and continue to discover new avenues for development by leveraging their synergy.” 

Ms. Zoe Zou, Chief Marketing Officer of Resort Marketing of Wynn Macau, said in her speech that this signature event has been upgraded not only to consolidate and expand the cooperation between Macao and Qingdao. We hope the International Beer Carnival will further drive the extensive integration of culture, tourism, and festive elements to attract more international visitors and boost Macao’s mega event economy. We also anticipate that the event  will encourage in-depth exchanges among enterprises from both cities, fostering joint efforts that  propel economic prosperity and cultural integration.” 

For the first time, the Macau Qingdao International Beer Carnival will be held at Gourmet Pavilion, a culinary landmark at Wynn Palace. Bringing together top Asian dining brands and a variety of premium beers, the event allows visitors to immerse themselves in a diverse array of fascinating culinary cultures. The carnival will also feature exciting entertainment, including live band performances and DJ sets, to create a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.

By leveraging the synergy between gastronomy, tourism, culture, and entertainment, Wynn hopes to attract more residents and tourists, continuously injecting fresh vitality into Macao and further enriching the city as a World Center of Tourism and Leisure. 

Macau visitors’ non-gaming spending rises 3.6% in 2025, but per-capita outlay falls

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Macau visitors’ total non-gaming spending reached MOP58.25 billion ($7.23 billion) in the first three quarters of 2025, marking a 3.6 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). 

However, the average per-capita non-gaming spending declined by 9.5 percent to MOP1,963 ($244), reflecting the impact of a rising share of lower-spending day-trippers.

Spending by overnight visitors totaled MOP46.77 billion ($5.81 billion), up 1.6 percent year-on-year, while same-day visitors spent MOP11.48 billion ($1.43 billion), a sharper 12.8 percent increase. The divergence highlights Macau’s growing reliance on short-haul tourism despite efforts to attract higher-spending guests.

In the third quarter alone, non-gaming visitor expenditure rose 10.7 percent year-on-year to MOP20.38 billion ($2.53 billion), driven by higher spending from both overnight and same-day visitors. Per-capita spending, however, slipped 2.6 percent to MOP1,950 ($242), as same-day arrivals surged.

Shopping remained the dominant spending category, accounting for 42.4 percent of total outlays, followed by accommodation (26.7 percent) and food and beverages (21.2 percent). Visitors from the Chinese mainland spent an average of MOP2,123 ($263) in the third quarter, down 5 percent year-on-year, while those from Hong Kong and Taiwan spent MOP1,063 ($132) and MOP2,335 ($289), respectively. International visitors averaged MOP2,261 ($280), up 3.3 percent year-on-year.

By market, visitors from Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia recorded double-digit growth in per-capita spending — up 14.0 percent, 11.9 percent, and 22.4 percent respectively — underscoring Southeast Asia’s rising importance to Macau’s tourism mix.

Participants attending meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) or performances and competitions remained the biggest spenders, with per-capita outlays reaching MOP4,488 ($558) and MOP3,324 ($414) respectively.

Sega Sammy profit plunges 91% on weaker game sales, acquisition costs

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Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings said Friday its net profit for the April–September six-month period tumbled 91 percent from a year earlier, hit by sluggish game sales and costs tied to recent acquisitions, even as its gaming equipment business showed solid performance.

The group, known for its “Sonic the Hedgehog” franchise, posted a net profit of JPY2.75 billion ($18 million), compared with JPY30.38 billion ($198.6 million) a year earlier. Operating profit fell 69 percent to JPY10.06 billion ($65.8 million), while revenue dropped 5 percent to JPY201.1 billion ($1.31 billion).

Sega Sammy blamed the shortfall mainly on lower-than-expected sales of full games and weaker-than-forecast results at its mobile game subsidiary Rovio Entertainment, best known for “Angry Birds.” The company also cited delays in pachislot machine approvals and one-off costs related to the consolidation of newly acquired gaming firms Stakelogic B.V. and GAN Limited.

Despite the weak first-half showing, the Tokyo-based group kept its full-year forecast unchanged, expecting net profit of JPY37.5 billion ($245 million), operating income of JPY53 billion ($346 million) and sales of JPY475 billion ($3.10 billion) for the year ending March 2026.

Sales in the entertainment contents segment slipped below expectations, though licensing and downloadable content revenue held steady. Upcoming titles include Football Manager 26 and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.

In the pachislot and pachinko business, the group reported solid sales of titles such as Smart Pachislot Tokyo Revengers and e Tokyo Revengers, and plans new Hokuto No Ken series machines later this year.

The gaming segment saw a 372 percent surge in sales thanks to the consolidation of Stakelogic and GAN, though the segment remained in the red due to amortization and restructuring costs.

Sega Sammy’s Paradise City casino resort in South Korea also posted record highs in casino drop amounts and hotel occupancy, led by Japanese VIP players.

Total assets stood at JPY648.1 billion ($4.24 billion) at end-September, while the equity ratio dipped slightly to 58.4 percent. The company declared an interim dividend of JPY27 ($0.18) per share, with a full-year payout of JPY55 ($0.36) per share planned.

Macau airport opens service centre in Shenzhen to boost cross-border connectivity

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Macau International Airport on Friday opened a new service centre at the Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Home Port to enhance travel links between the mainland city and the SAR.

The Macau International Airport Service Centre will provide real-time flight information and immigration consultation for travellers from Shenzhen and nearby regions.

The facility is also part of plans to introduce sea-air transfer services, including check-in and baggage through-check arrangements between Shekou Port and Macau International Airport.

Officials said the new centre represents a milestone in cross-border transport cooperation between Macau and Shenzhen, paving the way for smoother passenger transfers and more efficient regional travel.

Following the ceremony, the delegation toured the Shekou Cruise Center’s facilities to review existing sea-air intermodal services, including baggage handling and security procedures. They also inspected the newly built helipad within the cruise terminal to explore future transport connections.

Macau International Airport said it will continue working with mainland port and aviation authorities to integrate check-in and baggage services, aiming to create a more efficient and convenient cross-border network.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts to enhance travel efficiency across the Greater Bay Area.

Macau is on track to receive between 38 and 39 million visitors in 2025, having recorded a total of 29.67 million visitor arrivals in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a 14.5 percent year-on-year increase.

If total arrivals reach 39 million or more, Macau will have fully recovered from the impact of COVID-19, as the city’s historical peak was nearly 39.4 million visitors in 2019.

Slotegrator’s turnkey solution powers 5-week casino launch in Georgia

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Slotegrator enabled a Georgian startup to achieve rapid market entry, launching a licensed online casino in five weeks with early signs of sustained player growth.

To meet these objectives, Slotegrator provided its turnkey online casino solution — a comprehensive platform that includes:

  • Integrated payment systems;
  • A built-in player management module;
  • A complete operational infrastructure.

In addition to the platform itself, the partnership with Slotegrator provided the client with a set of powerful advantages that accelerated growth and strengthened the project’s market position:

  • Access to 35,000+ games from 180+ global providers via a single APIgrator integration with the flexibility to choose titles which are best suited for target markets.
  • Seamless setup process. The teams worked in close coordination from day one.
  • The client simultaneously obtained an Anjouan gaming license, enabling operations across multiple regulated markets. 

Once the platform went live, the Slotegrator team and the client developed a comprehensive marketing strategy including welcome bonuses, a tiered loyalty program, affiliate partnerships. By optimizing campaigns, localizing content, and adding titles from trusted regional providers, it successfully attracted high-value traffic and fostered early player loyalty.

The results exceeded expectations. From signing the agreement to the official launch, the entire process took only five weeks. 

Within the first months of operation, the online casino demonstrated strong growth:

  • During the first operational month, baseline indicators were established;
  • By the second month, GGR increased by 20% compared to the launch period, showing stable and healthy growth dynamics;
  • After the first three months, the casino attracted over 15,000 registered players, achieved a monthly GGR growth rate of 20%, and maintained a 7.1% conversion rate — higher than the industry average of 5–6%.

“Eight months after launch, the casino reached operational profitability and continues to demonstrate consistent growth with an impressive 80% player satisfaction rate according to internal surveys. The Slotegrator team helped us bring our vision to life faster than we thought possible. Their support at every stage made the process smooth and efficient. We were impressed by the platform’s flexibility and the quality of its analytical tools,” shared a representative from the startup.

Strong technical performance also contributed to success, with the platform maintaining 99.9% uptime and providing stable performance even during high-traffic promotional campaigns.

The Slotegrator team added, “This case is a great example of how a clear vision, realistic planning, and the right technological partner can make a big difference. We’re proud to support our clients not only with robust products but also with strategic guidance that helps them grow confidently in regulated markets.”

Stretch Network rolls out freeroll tournament featuring €10K in prizes

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Stretch Network, widely recognized for its flexible and customizable poker solutions, has announced the launch of the CRAZY?! Mystery Bounty Freeroll — one of the largest tournaments on its B2B online poker platform — set to take place on November 12, 2025, at 17:00 (UTC+0).

The event features the highly engaging Mystery Bounty format, with a €10,000 guaranteed prize pool and 50% allocated to Mystery Bounty rewards. This freeroll is designed to generate visibility across the network, boost player engagement, and strengthen operator activity.

The Mystery Bounty concept adds an extra layer of excitement to every elimination – players never know the value of the bounty they will uncover, creating unpredictable and dynamic gameplay from start to finish. Combined with a €0 buy-in, the tournament aims to attract both new and returning players, driving participation across partner operators.

Tournament Details:

  • Date: November 12, 2025
  • Start time: 17:00 (UTC+0)
  • Prize pool: €10,000 GTD (50% Mystery Bounty)
  • Buy-in: €0
  • Max players: 3000
  • Registration: Opens 24 hours before the start
  • Format: Mystery Bounty Freezout (no rebuys/re-entries)
  • Table: 6-max

Seats are limited, and demand is expected to be high. Encourage players to register early and experience the thrill of uncovering hidden rewards in the CRAZY?! Mystery Bounty Freeroll tournament powered by Stretch Network.

Evoplay expands its slots portfolio with Young Deer Song

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has launched Young Deer Song, a festive high-volatility slot that takes players deep into a mystical forest where nature’s creatures lead the way to great rewards.

As the moon rises over the treetops, the reels come alive in this Christmas themed title with the fox, owl, raccoon, and wolf, each carrying their own charm and fortune.

The deer, acting as the Wild symbol, prowls across the reels to complete winning combinations, while three or more Scatters trigger free spins beneath the light of the full moon.

The round begins with five spins, where each Extra Spin symbol adds another turn and special icons deliver instant prizes. When six or more bonus symbols appear, players enter a new feature filled with sticky symbols, respins, and jackpot potential.

Once the chase begins, players start with three spins, and each new symbol that lands resets the counter while staying locked in place. Collecting 15 symbols awards the Epic Jackpot, worth 3,000x the bet.

Smaller prizes, Mini (50x), Mega (150x), and Super (500x), can also be won during both this feature and Free Spins, while the Epic reward remains exclusive to the final round.

Packed with engaging mechanics and Evoplay’s signature flair, Young Deer Song showcases the studio’s ability to blend stunning design and dynamic gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: Young Deer Song offers a festive feel, capturing the raw beauty and mystery of the forest, blending familiar mechanics with a vibrant theme that feels fresh and alive. It is another great example of how we bring emotion and creativity together in one seamless experience.”

Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau dominates typhoons, leads some operators on top

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Good Morning. Results don’t lie. And what is being evidenced in Macau is little more than a resurgence. The third quarter is defying the odds, as operators are finding exactly what their key markets are and targeting them. Galaxy and Melco both pushed Macau’s casino success to a new degree, while further abroad, plans are afoot. Looking at Light & Wonder, there was little surprise that the company would smash into new profit, while Genting Singapore also saw a solid rise in earnings. Things are looking up, as they should.

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Wynn Macau revenue up in 3Q25, reaching HK$1B

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Wynn Macau saw a 14.8 percent increase in its operating revenues in the territory during the third quarter, reaching some HK$1 billion.

This was boosted by a 22.3 percent increase in revenues from Wynn Palace, on the Cotai Strip, which saw some HK$635.47 million in revenue. That of the peninsular property increased some 3.9 percent, reaching, HK$365.35 million.

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Wynn Palace

The group’s shining star on the Cotai Strip saw a 29.8 percent increase in overall casino revenue, hitting HK$542.43, up by some 29.8 percent yearly. VIP turnover was down slightly but mass table drop increased by 21.4 percent year, as the slot machine handle also improved by 23 percent year-on-year. Overall revenue was up 22.3 percent to HK$635.47 million.

Wynn Macau

Total casino revenue was up at the peninsular property by 6 percent yearly, totaling HK$314.48. This was highly boosted by a 3.9 percent increase in operating revenue, to HK$365.12 million.

VIP turnover

VIP turnover was up at Wynn Palace, in Cotai, but only by 1.9 percent, but mass market tables drop was up by 21.4 percent. VIP turnover hit HK$3.26 billion, while that of mass market table games drop was HK$2.05 billion.

Expenses

Casino expenses increased $9.6 million and $69.6 million at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, respectively, which includes increases of $6.1 million and $59.9 million in gaming tax expense at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, respectively, as a result of higher casino revenues.

Genting Singapore posts higher 3Q25 profit on gaming rebound, non-gaming boost

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Genting Singapore reported a solid rise in third-quarter earnings, buoyed by stronger VIP gaming activity and robust growth in non-gaming revenue as visitor numbers climbed at its Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) integrated resort.

The casino and leisure group said Thursday its revenue for the three months to September rose 16 percent from a year earlier to S$649.8 million ($473 million), while adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) jumped 36 percent to S$222.7 million ($162 million).

Net profit after tax increased 19 percent year-on-year to S$94.6 million ($69 million). Compared with the second quarter, revenue and adjusted EBITDA grew 10 percent and 19 percent respectively.

The company attributed the performance to ‘improved VIP rolling volume and win rate,’ alongside continued growth in its non-gaming businesses, which include hospitality, retail and attractions.

RWS saw higher footfall following the completion of two major projects — the Singapore Oceanarium and the WEAVE lifestyle precinct — which Genting said had ‘infused new vibrancy’ into the resort.

In October, it also launched The Laurus, Singapore’s first Luxury Collection all-suite hotel operated in partnership with Marriott International, expanding its high-end accommodation offerings.

The group said its transformation remains anchored on ‘resilient fundamentals, disciplined execution and a keen focus on sustainability’ as it maintained its ‘AA’ MSCI ESG rating and continues to be listed on MSCI’s High Dividend Yield and Quality indices.

Major works under the RWS 2.0 expansion are ‘progressing well,’ the company said, including the 88-metre waterfront light sculpture by Heatherwick Studio and the upcoming Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Singapore.

Looking ahead, RWS plans to cap the year with its ‘Season for Good’ festive campaign — a large-scale activation inspired by the upcoming Wicked: For Good movie — in collaboration with Universal Pictures, Sentosa Development Corporation, the Singapore Tourism Board and DBS Bank.

Genting said the initiative will ‘elevate destination vibrancy’ and sustain strong business momentum into 2026.