01/19/26 Hokkaido governor calls for investigation into Japan’s first integrated resort approval process Hokkaido had initially shown interest in the first round of IR applications but exited the process in late 2019 before applications formally opened.
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 Melco aligns with Macau operators on confirmed salary hikes Melco Resorts became the fourth of Macau’s six casino operators to announce salary increases.
