Google will ban advertising for rummy and fantasy sports platforms in India from January 21, 2026, marking a significant tightening of its gambling-related advertising policies in one of the world’s largest digital markets. According to reports, the move applies across Google’s advertising ecosystem, including Search, Display and YouTube, and is aimed at aligning ad policies more closely with India’s evolving regulatory and legal landscape around online gaming. The decision is expected to have an immediate impact on operators that have relied heavily on Google Ads to acquire users.
MGM China Holdings Limited has completed the full set of salary increments for its eligible concessionaire staff, concluding the latest round of pay adjustments among Macau’s gaming operators. The increases, which took effect in January 2026, apply to employees hired before 1 January 2026, underscoring MGM China’s intention to reward staff for their contribution during the sector’s recovery phase and to align with industry-wide compensation practices.
SJM Resorts has confirmed that it will increase salaries for its eligible team members starting 1 April 2026 as a reward for their contributions throughout 2025. According to an internal notice shared with staff, the salary adjustment applies to employees hired before 1 January 2026, with those earning a monthly base salary of MOP 16,000 (approximately US $2,000) or less receiving a MOP 500 (about US 62.50) raise. Employees earning above that threshold will receive a 2 % increase to their monthly pay.
Hann Casino Resort has formally appointed PhilWeb Corporation—a Philippine-listed eGames provider—to operate and manage its regulated online gaming platform under a new strategic partnership disclosed in a filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange. Under the agreement, PhilWeb will deliver both technical and operational support aimed at ensuring the online platform complies with regulatory requirements and functions efficiently, drawing on PhilWeb’s extensive experience in the local gaming market.
Seaport Research Partners has marginally reduced target prices for the majority of gaming stocks it covers, citing slowing growth trends in both Macau and Las Vegas that are tempering investor expectations. The adjustment affects nearly the entire coverage universe — including big names like Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts, Melco Resorts, Wynn Resorts, MGM China, Sands China, SJM Holdings and Wynn Macau — with Galaxy Entertainment Group the only exception to the downward revision.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 15/01/2026
