Jeju Dream Tower is preparing for its next stage of casino growth, and the strategy is becoming clearer. The property is not relying on one single factor. Instead, it is combining a new rolling chip program, more gaming tables and slot machines, and a stronger hotel room strategy to support higher-value casino customers.
This is important because Jeju Dream Tower is operating in a market where demand is already improving. In 1Q26, Lotte Tour’s casino revenue rose strongly, supported by higher table drop and more casino visitors. With this momentum, the new rolling chip program could become a major growth driver.
INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea has launched its first major internship recruitment drive since opening, reportedly hiring around 100 interns across casino gaming, hotel operations, and management support. The move comes as the resort sees stronger visitor demand but continues to manage heavy operating costs and profitability pressure.
The Philippine gaming market started 2026 weaker, with gross gaming revenue falling 15.87% year-on-year to Php87.60 billion in 1Q26. The main reason was weaker performance from the e-games segment, which had previously been one of the country’s strongest growth engines.
This does not mean the market is collapsing. Instead, it shows that the Philippines is moving from a fast-growth phase into a more mature and selective phase.
MGM China’s shareholders have approved a final dividend of HK$0.353 per share for the year ended 31 December 2025, with payment scheduled for 3 June 2026. The total final dividend amounts to just over HK$1.34 billion, representing around 26.4% of the company’s HK$5.07 billion profit attributable to owners in 2025.
Mario Ho — son of the late Stanley Ho, Chairman of NIP Group and co-owner of the Boston Celtics — has laid out an ambitious vision for Macau’s future, calling for the city to pivot away from overreliance on traditional gaming toward a broader “Sports Plus” economy.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 21/05/2026
