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Osaka Yumeshima Phase 2: Why MGM Osaka Is Becoming More Than an Integrated Resort

Osaka City is preparing to launch a request-for-proposal process for Phase 2 development on Yumeshima, the artificial island that will also host MGM Osaka, Japan’s first casino integrated resort.



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Galaxy Macau x Trip.com: Why Event-Led Tourism Is Becoming Macau’s Next Growth Engine

Galaxy Macau’s three-year strategic partnership with Trip.com Group is more than a normal travel collaboration. Galaxy Macau has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Trip.com Group to strengthen its live-event pipeline and deepen cooperation around event curation, distribution, travel planning, and membership privileges.



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Barry Diller’s People Inc Offer for MGM Resorts: Why This Deal Is Bigger Than Casino M&A

Barry Diller’s People Inc has submitted a non-binding offer to acquire the remaining MGM Resorts shares it does not already own, valuing MGM at around US$18 billion including debt.

At first glance, this looks like another large casino takeover story. But the deeper message is more important: the global gaming industry is being revalued around three major forces — physical assets, digital growth, and long-term control.



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Jeju Dream Tower’s Record May Shows the Power of Tourism-Led Casino Growth

Jeju Dream Tower has delivered another strong performance, with casino sales reaching around US$32.7 million in May.

This was a new May record for the property and also one of its strongest monthly performances ever. The result shows that Jeju Dream Tower is no longer just recovering from the pandemic period. It is entering a stronger growth phase, supported by tourism, casino demand, hotel strength, and better marketing execution.



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The Star Sydney’s AU$10M Fine: A Wake-Up Call for Casino Compliance

The Star Sydney has been fined AU$10 million by the NSW casino regulator for historical financial crime and responsible gaming risk failures.