In the third quarter of 2025, illegal online gambling activity in the Philippines plunged by 93 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to data from cybersecurity firms Gogolook and Whoscall. The steep decline is being credited to enhanced regulatory enforcement and collaborative crackdowns involving multiple government agencies.
Singapore’s overnight visitor count from January to September 2025 reached 9.52 million, virtually unchanged year-on-year. Although total international arrivals edged up to 12.88 million (a 2.3 % increase), the portion staying overnight—considered a stronger indicator of tourism health—remained stagnant.
With Expo 2025 drawing to a close, Osaka is setting its sights on the island of Yumeshima not as a temporary exhibition ground, but as the anchor for a next-generation leisure and tourism hub. Local authorities and developers are now planning new entertainment, recreation, and commercial facilities to surround the MGM Osaka integrated resort, ensuring the post-Expo momentum is sustained rather than dissipated.
Genting Singapore, via its Resorts World at Sentosa arm, has announced that its existing Genting Hotel Jurong will be rebranded as Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Jurong with the conversion slated to complete in early 2026. This repositioning is part of a strategic collaboration with Marriott International, further strengthening Marriott’s presence in Singapore.
Okada Manila’s first quarter 2025 results chart a sharp divergence between its VIP and mass gaming segments. According to reports, gaming revenues slipped to about US 120 million, largely reflecting a pronounced drop in VIP table play. Meanwhile, the mass table games business recorded modest growth, hinting at some resilience in lower-stakes play even amidst macro pressures.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 16/10/2025
