PAGCOR officials announced that Philippine integrated resorts drive tourism growth, job creation, and critical healthcare support through a new national helpline and hospital construction partnerships.
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding with Newport World Resorts to promote entertainment-led tourism. The partnership aims to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more.
International Entertainment's FY2026 loss widened to HK$486.4M on a non-cash DigiPlus note charge. Gaming revenue surged 60.7% and gross profit jumped 66.4%, but a PHP5B Philippine tax dispute looms.
International Entertainment targets late August or September 2026 for its Philippine online gaming launch under a 3%-97% GGR deal with DigiPlus. The gaming segment swung to profit but a non-cash charge widened the group loss.
Former POGO operators are relocating to Sri Lanka's Port City SEZ after the Philippines ban, recruiting workers from China and Vietnam to target restricted markets.
Sands China CEO Grant Chum reaffirmed the Macau conservatory pledge under its gaming concession and pledged convention upgrades after 19 years of Venetian Arena events.
Two men who ran an unlicensed poker venue in Cardiff received three-year suspended sentences. Investigators found six tables, £260,000 deposited and a rake from every hand.