Casino revenue at Jeju Dream Tower continues to surge, with gaming sales rising 44% year-on-year to around US$22 million, according to updates from its operator Lotte Tour Development.
While the numbers may appear modest compared with the mega casinos of Macau, the growth highlights an important trend: South Korea’s foreigner-only casino market is quietly regaining momentum.
A new chapter is unfolding in Manila’s gaming landscape after International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) issued the first tranche of subscription notes to DigiPlus Interactive Corp, marking a key financial milestone tied to the redevelopment of the former casino complex at New Coast Hotel Manila.
While the transaction may appear technical on the surface, it signals deeper strategic shifts in how Philippine gaming operators are structuring capital, partnerships and digital expansion.
In one of the largest recruitment pushes of 2026, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is looking to fill more than 1,000 positions through its biggest career fair of the year.
At face value, this is a hiring exercise.
Strategically, it signals a workforce transformation ahead of Singapore’s next Integrated Resort (IR) growth phase.
When a chairman deploys personal capital into his own company, the signal goes beyond routine insider activity.
Eusebio Tanco has acquired approximately US$18 million worth of DigiPlus shares, reinforcing leadership confidence at a time when the Philippine digital gaming sector continues to evolve amid regulatory and market recalibration.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, reinforcing its positioning as one of the stronger ESG performers within the global gaming and hospitality sector.
While such recognition may appear ceremonial, in today’s capital-intensive and highly regulated IR landscape, ESG credibility increasingly carries strategic weight.
Author: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 04/03/2026
