Sands China has acknowledged disappointment with its Q4 EBITDA performance, even as management and analysts point to a more disciplined and targeted promotional strategy that appears to be steering the business in a healthier long-term direction.
South Korea’s sole casino open to locals, Kangwon Land, has reported a sharp 41% year-on-year drop in net profit for 4Q25, even as gross gaming revenue (GGR) held broadly steady—highlighting how rising costs and non-operational factors are weighing on earnings across the regional gaming sector.
Hann Reserve, the integrated resort development in Clark, Pampanga, is set to stage the soft opening of its first newly built golf course this Friday, marking a key milestone in the project’s broader leisure-led positioning. The opening signals Hann Reserve’s intent to blend premium gaming with lifestyle and outdoor experiences, targeting both high-value casino players and destination travelers.
Thailand is exploring the development of a large-scale, Disneyland-style theme park within its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), signalling a renewed push to strengthen family-oriented tourism and foreign investment—while deliberately distancing the project from casino gaming.
Macau is seeing a sharp surge in hotel and travel bookings ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival, as China’s continued travel rebound and extended holiday period fuel strong demand for short-haul leisure trips. Industry players report that room reservations, flight demand, and entertainment schedules are filling up rapidly, pointing to another peak period for the world’s largest gaming hub.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 29/01/2026
