Sega Sammy Holdings reported a steep decline in operating income for the first half of FY2026, with weaker pachinko and entertainment performance and the absence of last year's extraordinary income weighing on results.
The satellite casino is the latest to close as new legislation comes in regarding its operations.
Prosecutors have detained 17 referees and a club president as part of a national probe into illegal betting and match manipulation.
Both revenues and profits rise amid stronger gaming volumes and steady recovery in non-gaming sectors.
Net income was up to PHP 10.11bn ($170.9m) for first nine months of the year, driven by new products and expanded payment channels.
The large-scale exercise tested multi-agency coordination during a simulated magnitude 8.3 earthquake and tsunami alert across Metro Manila.
Operating income was up 33.1% year-on-year, while net income was up from $12.7m to $62m.
The company reported growth across several key verticals.
The transition marks the most significant leadership change at the UAE's federal gaming regulator since its early build-out phase began in 2023.
Group remains confident with HK$36.8bn (US$4.7bn) cash reserves and strong entertainment pipeline.