PAGCOR will launch a mobile app before year-end to help Filipino players identify licensed online gaming platforms, as the regulator battles an estimated 50% illegal site penetration.
PAGCOR income is forecast to fall 18% to PHP86.95B in 2026, with net income plunging 91%, as e-wallet delinking and Middle East tensions gut online gaming revenue.
International Entertainment warns of HK$500M FY2026 loss, nearly double the prior year, due to a HK$425M non-cash charge from DigiPlus convertible notes. Excluding this, the underlying loss narrows on improved casino revenue.
Macau's casino market is recovering from World Cup-driven GGR declines but remains highly competitive, says Seaport Research after meetings with MGM and Wynn management. Wynn Macau Q2 operating income rose 26.9% while MGM China revenue held flat.
Cambodia's casino duties fell 25.8% to $28M in 1H 2026 as 72 casinos closed amid a scam centre crackdown. NagaCorp remains the largest taxpayer despite the sector contraction.