Moody’s Ratings expects gaming revenue across Asia to increase by about 5% to 6% over the next 12 to 18 months, according to its sector report. It forecasts Macau GGR growth of 6% in 2026 and 4% to 5% in 2027, while Southeast Asian gaming revenue is expected to grow at a single-digit rate in both years.
The forecasts give gaming operators and investors regional revenue and earnings expectations for planning and assessment.
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Seaport Research expects Macau's October gaming revenue to decline 5% year-on-year. The brokerage cited economic weakness in China and tax scrutiny of offshore trusts as possible constraints on affluent customers' spending. It forecasts flat Q4 gaming revenue and expects customer reinvestment spending and higher operating costs to squeeze casino profitability.
Seaport Research forecasts that Macau's gaming revenue will fall 5% year-on-year in October, the brokerage said. The forecast points to China's weaker economy and tax enforcement on offshore trusts as possible constraints on spending by wealthy customers, and a difficult comparison with last year's high gaming hold adds a further hurdle to the outlook.
NagaCorp recorded revenue of US$313.2m for the first half of 2026. The Cambodian gaming operator's revenue declined 8.4%.
It was reported that Genting Singapore’s first-half net profit fell 34% annually to $122m despite stable revenue. Higher depreciation, reduced interest income and asset refurbishment works weighed on earnings.
It was reported that Genting began the $5.5bn second phase of Resorts World New York City’s redevelopment. Plans include two hotel components and an arena with 7,000 seats, alongside gaming and hospitality facilities.
S&P Global Ratings expects NagaCorp’s adjusted revenue to grow by 3% to 8% over 2026 and 2027, according to its assessment. The agency retained its B+/Stable/– assessment and said its note did not constitute a rating action.