Good Morning. They say every roll of the dice counts — and for Paradise Co., the odds are clearly improving. The Korean casino group saw revenue climb 18.5 percent year-on-year to $53.2 million in October, reflecting the return of foreign gamblers and a continued rebound in tourism. Meanwhile, SkyCity Entertainment has finally taken control of the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland, a landmark venue set to transform the country’s tourism and events landscape next year.
What you need to know
- South Korea’s Paradise Co. sees casino revenue jump 18.5% in October to $53.2M amid steady tourism rebound.
- SkyCity Entertainment Group has formally taken possession of the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland.
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Paradise Co. keeps momentum
Paradise Co. recorded $53.2M in casino revenue in October, up 18.5% from a year earlier, with table play surging across its integrated resorts. Total earnings for the first ten months of 2025 reached $539M, as South Korea’s relaxed visa rules and tourism recovery continued to bolster foreigner-only gaming venues.
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