Good Morning. You gotta love the locals. That’s something Vietnam’s government is increasingly realizing in regards to the gaming industry. With its pilot program for local gaming now over, the country has opted to expand the initiative, not only cementing Corona’s involvement, but adding Grand Ho Tram into the equation, with a future Van Don casino to also see a five-year concession. Looking to Macau, GGR is projected to grow by 5 percent next year, amongst strong industrial and capital growth in China. And down under, investigations are gaining pace in the racing world, exposing new schemes.

What you need to know

Vietnam approves five-year local gaming at Ho Tram and Van Don, makes Corona program permanent, in massive expansion.
Macau’s GGR growth is forecast at 5% for 2026, reaching $32.3B as CLSA points to renminbi gains and China’s improving industrial profitability.
Victorian racing investigators used betting-pattern analysis to expose a scheme involving two jockeys and a professional punter.

On the radar

Macau regulator: orderly gaming development key competitive strength.
RGB International with steep drop in 3Q25 earnings.
Macau’s Casino Kam Pek Paradise to close on December 1st.
Macau satellite casino operator Emperor sees decline in 3Q25 revenue.

AGB Intelligence

VIETNAM

Grand Ho Tram gets approval for local gambling

Vietnam is expanding its pilot program for locals gambling to Grand Ho Tram, ushering in a new era for the operator which is perfectly positioned to tap the Ho Chi Min gambling market. The new directive, effective from Wednesday, also outlines a five-year concession for a future Van Don casino, once it opens. It also makes permanent the initial trial run of Corona Resort & Casino, which had been extended but lapsed.

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