Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) has confirmed plans to allocate approximately US$15 million for its 2025 final dividend, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing operational and regulatory pressures in South Korea’s foreigner-only casino sector.
The backer of New Coast Hotel Manila has confirmed that capital expenditure for the property’s redevelopment is expected to be completed by 2033, underscoring a long-term repositioning strategy for the Manila integrated resort and hospitality market.
Ken Hirata has been elected as the new governor of Nagasaki Prefecture, providing a measure of political certainty in a jurisdiction that has previously drawn attention from the integrated resort (IR) and wider tourism investment community.
Kangwon Land Inc, South Korea’s only casino open to locals, has approved a sponsorship package of up to KRW 4.5 billion (US$3.3 million) for Gangwon FC, reinforcing its long-standing support for regional sports and tourism development. The sponsorship was endorsed at a recent board meeting and will cover the 2026 football season.
Entain is positioning itself aggressively ahead of New Zealand’s planned launch of a regulated online casino market, signalling strong confidence in the country’s long-term digital gambling potential. The move comes as the New Zealand government advances plans to introduce a licensing regime for online casinos, aimed at replacing the current unregulated offshore environment.
Author: Janice Chew • Tuesday, 10/02/2026
