01/16/26 JP Morgan cuts Macau 2026 EBITDA forecast, cites slow profit momentum The bank revised the sector’s adjusted EBITDA due to dwindling confidence in the sustainability of Macau casino profit margins.
01/15/26 Macau police detain Hong Kong couple over US$3m fake casino VIP room scam Although initially hesitant, the investor was eventually convinced after being shown documents bearing company stamps and signatures and promised fixed monthly returns.
01/14/26 Okada Manila sees significant revenue decline in Q4 2025 In November 2025, the parent firm, Universal Entertainment revised its 2025 forecast downward, from its previously expected JPY800m.
01/14/26 SJM Holdings completes US$170.1m tender offer to reduce 2026 notes principal The company said that once the repurchased notes are cancelled, the remaining principal amount of the 2026 bonds in circulation will stand at US$329.9m.
01/14/26 HKJC signs collaboration agreement with China’s MFA office to promote diplomatic education among Hong Kong youth
01/14/26 Melco aligns with Macau operators on confirmed salary hikes Melco Resorts became the fourth of Macau’s six casino operators to announce salary increases.
01/13/26 Illegal gambling dens multiply in Seoul’s Chinatown An investigation uncovers more than 100 illegal gambling venues targeting Chinese nationals, exposing enforcement gaps and demographic pressures in South Korea’s tightly regulated gaming market.
