First-half GGR remained flat at PHP31.1bn while EBITDA fell 7%, with softer VIP and premium mass demand continuing to weigh on underlying gaming volumes.
More than 800 teenagers have voluntarily reported their gambling involvement as authorities expand prevention and education efforts.
RWS reported stronger second-quarter EBITDA as Genting Singapore continued investing in its long-term redevelopment plans.
Melco’s Q2 2026 results showed mixed performance across its portfolio, with the company navigating changing market conditions and varying results across its key properties.
Cebu City’s proposed gambling advertising ban has drawn support from local officials, but questions remain over nationally authorised promotions, online enforcement and how gambling should be defined.
The proposal forms part of Turkey's 2025-2026 action plan, which places MASAK at the centre of coordination across financial, digital and enforcement channels.
The 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia 2026 is just 6 weeks away, returning to The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi in Georgia, on 24 – 25 September to look at the regulatory changes, investment opportunities, technological developments and cross-border activity influencing the region.
Being classified as actively involved in gambling will not automatically prevent an individual from obtaining credit but will affect how their creditworthiness is assessed.
The proposed legislation is designed to reinforce penalties and align enforcement with Cambodia's commercial gambling framework.
The South Korean casino operator has approved an interim cash dividend and secured a long-term lease extension for its flagship Seoul property.