Australian wagering giant Tabcorp has taken a groundbreaking step in the sports betting industry by launching a multilingual upgrade to its TAB App, marking the first time in Australia that betting content is available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese alongside English. This move reflects Tabcorp's commitment to inclusivity amid a growing customer base whose first language may not be English—a trend especially evident given the popularity of wagering across Asia.
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, the operator behind Solaire, reported a net loss of PHP 1.4 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025—a marked downturn from the PHP 1.3 billion profit registered in the same period last year. The decline was attributed to persistent softness in the VIP and premium mass gaming segments, along with elevated costs tied to its newly launched domestic online gaming platform, MegaFUNalo!.
In a decisive move to bolster integrity in public service, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 2025‑082, imposing an immediate ban on all forms of online gambling for its personnel and local government officials (LGUs), citing serious ethical concerns. The directive, aligned with the 1987 Constitution and the Code of Conduct for public officials, extends the existing prohibition on brick-and-mortar casinos to online platforms, recognizing that their accessibility can pose an even greater threat to institutional credibility (DILG statement).
Wynn Macau Ltd has unveiled a bold US$1 billion senior notes offering, signaling its strategic intent to strengthen financial flexibility amid ongoing expansion commitments. In a filing dated August 13, 2025, the Macau casino operator announced the issuance of 6.750 percent senior notes due 2034, with interest beginning to accrue on August 19, 2025. The offering was arranged through a purchase agreement executed with Deutsche Bank AG, Singapore Branch, acting as representative for the initial purchasers.
Universal Entertainment Corporation, the parent company behind Okada Manila, has formally concluded the sale of its majority stake in Asiabest Group International Inc., marking the latest chapter in its evolving strategic roadmap. On August 8, 2025, Universal’s Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Tiger Resort Asia Ltd., completed the transfer of its 66.67 percent stake in the Philippine-listed entity to PremiumLands Corp., a privately held real estate developer, for a sum of PHP 510.4 million (approximately US$9 million).
Author: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 13/08/2025
