Macau’s notorious ultra‑luxury property, The 13 Hotel, has finally found a buyer. The 22‑storey, 199‑room property in Seac Pai Van, Coloane, was sold for HK$600 million (US$76 million)—a steep discount from its original HK$2.4 billion valuation. This marks the SAR’s first hotel sale since 2017 and signals renewed investor confidence in Macau’s post-pandemic tourism rebound.
Wynn Palace in Cotai has once again raised the bar for integrated resorts in Macau by launching the first South Korean medical centre within a casino resort. The newly opened Blanc de Vie Medical Centre is a collaboration with Seoul-based Blanc de Vie, a premium medical aesthetic brand renowned for its advanced skincare and wellness treatments. Located on the spa level of Wynn Palace, this medical centre marks a significant step in diversifying the region’s offerings beyond traditional gaming and entertainment.
Sportradar—an industry powerhouse known for its sports intelligence and integrity services—is making a bold pivot into proprietary slot games, and it’s doing so with a laser focus on Asia. As Oscar Brodkin, Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region, explained, “We will be launching several exciting, new titles that have been created exclusively for the Asian target audience.”
Macau’s casino industry, once the crown jewel of global gaming, is undergoing a critical transformation. In a pair of major developments this June, authorities have confirmed that 11 satellite casinos are set to close by the end of 2025, while Macau Slot, one of the region’s key sports betting operators, has pledged to reduce its reliance on foreign labor in favor of local workers. Both moves come as gaming concessions face review and renewal in an evolving economic landscape.
Manila is set to become the epicenter of the Asian gaming industry as it hosts SiGMA Asia 2025 from June 1 to 4 at the SMX Convention Center. This premier event is anticipated to draw over 20,000 delegates, including 3,800 operators, 1,500 affiliates, and more than 350 speakers, making it a pivotal gathering for stakeholders in the iGaming sector.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 26/06/2025
