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DigiPlus Interactive Corp Maintains US$211M FY2025 Income as Regulation Moderates Growth

DigiPlus Interactive Corp reported FY2025 net income of approximately US$211 million, demonstrating resilience despite regulatory actions that slowed early-year growth momentum.

The results highlight how digital gaming operators in the Philippines are navigating an increasingly regulated yet rapidly expanding market.



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Sands China Eyes Further Investment in Macau, with The Venetian Macao Next in Focus

Sands China is considering further capital investment across its Macau portfolio, with The Venetian Macao likely next in line for upgrades, as the company continues to reposition its assets toward higher-value customers.

The update was shared by Patrick Dumont and SVP of Investor Relations Daniel Briggs during the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum at Wynn Las Vegas, with further insights provided by J.P. Morgan analysts.



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Daisy Ho Invests in SJM Holdings US$540M Senior Notes Offering

Daisy Ho, Managing Director of SJM Holdings, has personally purchased approximately US$3 million worth of the company’s senior unsecured notes, part of a broader US$540 million bond issuance by the Macau gaming group.

The move is seen by industry observers as a confidence signal from company leadership, as SJM continues strengthening its financial position amid Macau’s evolving gaming landscape.



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Genting Berhad Gradually Increases Stake in Genting Malaysia as Privatization Threshold Nears

Genting Berhad has been steadily increasing its ownership stake in subsidiary Genting Malaysia, bringing the company closer to the 75% shareholding threshold that could enable a potential privatization of the gaming operator.

The development highlights a strategic move by Genting Berhad to consolidate control over one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent gaming and resort businesses.



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Tomakomai Revives Integrated Resort Ambitions Ahead of New Japan IR Application Round

The city of Tomakomai in northern Hokkaido is taking steps to revive its ambitions to host a large-scale integrated resort (IR), seeking a professional advisor to help update its development concept ahead of a potential new national application round for casino resorts in Japan.

The move signals renewed interest among Japanese regional governments to participate in the country’s long-anticipated IR industry, which is expected to become one of Asia’s most significant future gaming markets.