Last month Singapore recorded around 1.38 million international visitor arrivals, representing a roughly 4.9% year-on-year increase. Of those, approximately 1.02 million were overnight visitors, marking a modest gain of about 2.2% compared with the same month last year. Interestingly, the average length of stay declined slightly, reaching about 3.38 days, down by roughly 3.1% year-on-year.
The Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel in Taipa—once home to the satellite casino Greek Mythology Casino and formerly linked to junket-tycoon Alvin Chau—is now undergoing renovation after a change of ownership, signalling a fresh chapter for the much-troubled property.
Investment-bank J.P. Morgan estimates that the acquisition by SJM Resorts of L’Arc Macau could contribute approximately HK$300 million to HK$350 million (around US$38.5-45 million) in annual EBITDA to SJM, suggesting the deal is “value-accretive”.
In a significant milestone for the Australian gaming sector, Bally’s Corporation has secured full regulatory clearance to assume control of The Star Entertainment Group. Approvals from New South Wales’ NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) and Queensland’s Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation (OLGR) were confirmed on 21 November 2025, following a detailed probity assessment of Bally’s and its key associates.
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Department (DICJ) in Macau has stepped in to supervise the closure of Casino Ponte 16 next week, as part of the sweeping restructure of the city’s satellite-casino ecosystem. The regulator has flagged 1,025 employees whose roles will be disrupted by the closure and has mandated that they be guaranteed relocation opportunities within SJM’s network, with full continuity of salary, benefits and working conditions.
Author: Janice Chew • Saturday, 22/11/2025
