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

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

Macau arrests two more mainland men over proxy betting

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

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

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

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

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

PAGCOR remits $92.1M dividend to Philippine government in 2025

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

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

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

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

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.

PhilWeb secures exclusive Pragmatic Play gaming services partnership

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

Marina Bay Sands appoints Angelita Teo as VP of Attractions

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

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

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