South Korea’s huge Saemangeum development project could eventually add another major integrated resort to the country’s gaming and tourism landscape, with plans being discussed for a 3,600-room resort incorporating shopping, MICE facilities and a foreigner-only casino.
Hokkaido’s renewed integrated resort ambitions are beginning to attract tangible private-sector interest, with three overseas casino resort operators and 12 Japanese companies responding to questionnaires issued by the prefectural government.
The United Arab Emirates is continuing to build the regulatory infrastructure around its emerging commercial gaming industry, with the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).
Genting Singapore reported a 34% year-on-year decline in net profit to SG$156.1 million for the first half of 2026, even as revenue remained broadly stable at SG$1.20 billion.
Newport World Resorts operator Travellers International Hotel Group delivered a strong first half of 2026, with attributable net income rising 80% year-on-year to PHP568 million (US$9.3 million) despite continued weakness in VIP gaming.
Author: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 19/08/2026
