Kangwon Land’s new CEO Kim Do-gyun pledges to transform the High1 Resort into a regional tourism hub, investing KRW3 trillion in the K-HIT project to link casino operations with local heritage sites.
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.
Macau hotel occupancy fell to 88.5% in June as the World Cup weighed on demand, but first-half occupancy held strong at 92.7%, pointing to a one-off dip.
Pagcor implemented limits on cash rebates for slot players at licensed land-based casinos, setting a maximum of 1.50% of turnover for 1.40% cash rebate plus 0.20% non-cash incentive commission.
Japan Casino School launches an MGM Osaka endorsed dealer-training course in April 2027, with 800 annual places in Tokyo and Osaka and a curriculum covering roulette, blackjack and baccarat.
An academic study estimates up to KRW2.32 trillion in annual gaming spend could leave South Korea once MGM Osaka opens in 2030, drawing from Kangwon Land and the 17 foreigner-only casinos.
Singapore recorded 12.65 million visitor arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, down 1.7% year on year. Overnight arrivals fell 3.3% and average stay dropped to 3.42 days.