Macau Gaming Taxes Rise 13% to $6.3B in First Half
Macau collected MOP51.19bn ($6.3bn) in gaming taxes in H1 2026, up 13.1%, lifting its surplus past the full-year target. Gaming funds 86% of public revenue.
PAGCOR Probity Checks Gain Weight After FATF Exit
PAGCOR's probity checks are gaining weight as the Philippines works to sustain the AML reforms that exited it from the FATF grey list, ahead of a 2027 review.
Marina Bay Sands Names Angelita Teo VP of Attractions
Marina Bay Sands has appointed Angelita Teo as VP of Attractions, overseeing the ArtScience Museum after seven years at the Olympic Foundation in Switzerland.
Goa Court Extends Stay on New Mandovi Casino Vessel
Goa's High Court has extended a stay blocking Delta's new 2,000-capacity casino vessel from the Mandovi River until August 18 amid a certification dispute.
China Links Philippine Kidnappings to Online Gambling
The Chinese Embassy has linked several Philippine kidnappings of its nationals to online gambling and fraud disputes, urging citizens to avoid both.
