Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Philippines with strong growth potential outside of Metro Manila

Good Morning. Growth and expansion is the name of the game in the Philippines. The CEO of Casino Plus say that significant potential still exists, particularly for companies looking outside of Metro Manila, and the mass market continues to be essential for such growth. Meanwhile, Singapore is aiming to outdo Macau in its post-pandemic recovery, with plenty of capital, talent and resources - particularly after companies and high net-worth individuals shifted out of Hong Kong to the Merlion city. Zooming out, industry analyst Daniel Cheng points out how politics are molding the narrative for IRs - from Macau, to Singapore, Thailand, the US and beyond.

What you need to know

• Philippines with significant potential for growth, particularly outside of the highly saturated Metro Manila area: CEO of Casino Plus.
• Singapore mass and slots revenue has seen a remarkable resurgence, with its recovery to continue to outperform in the next years.
• From New York to Singapore, Macau to Thailand, politics dominate the narrative for integrated resorts, says analyst Daniel Cheng.

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