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Sands China’s New High-Limit Baccarat Zone Shows Macau’s Focus on Premium Players

Sands China has launched a new high-limit baccarat zone at Londoner Grand Casino, part of The Londoner Macao integrated resort. The new area features eight smart baccarat tables and is designed for higher-value players who prefer a more premium gaming experience.



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Gaming Companies Are Becoming Bigger Players in Southeast Asia’s Economy

Genting, Alliance Global Group and DigiPlus Interactive Corp have been included in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list. This ranking highlights the largest companies in Southeast Asia by revenue.



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Okada Manila’s Japanese Visitor Push Is More Than Tourism Marketing—Precision Hospitality Strategy

Okada Manila’s decision to step up its focus on Japanese visitors should not be seen as a simple tourism campaign. It is a targeted market-positioning move.

The Manila integrated resort is strengthening services for Japanese outbound travellers, including language support, personalised guest services, culturally aligned hospitality, and dedicated premium gaming experiences. This comes at a time when competition in Entertainment City remains intense, VIP gaming behaviour has changed, and customer acquisition costs are rising.



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Emperor E’s Narrower Loss Shows Macau’s Casino Transition Is No Longer Just About Gaming

Emperor Entertainment Hotel Limited’s latest profit warning tells a more interesting story than the headline suggests.

On the surface, the company is still loss-making. Emperor E is forecasting a net loss of around HK$30 million for the year ended 31 March 2026. However, this is a major improvement from the previous year’s HK$248 million loss. The narrowing loss comes even after the end of gaming operations at Grand Emperor, its Macau satellite casino venue.



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South Korea’s Foreigner-Only Casino Market Is Heating Up — GKL’s May Results Show Why

Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd, also known as GKL, reported casino sales of KRW43.13 billion, or about US$28.2 million, in May 2026. This was up 40.8% compared with May 2025 and up 7.3% compared with April 2026.