PAGCOR revenue fell 26.6% to $704 million in the first half of 2026 as collections from eGames, eBingo and bingo licensees dropped nearly 42%.
Chairman Alejandro Tengco attributed the decline to Middle East tensions and weaker consumer spending, though he noted improvement in the second quarter of 2026.
In Macau, MGM China beat EBITDA expectations through disciplined reinvestment and cost control despite softer volumes. Separately, police in the city arrested nine casino security staff and five alleged intermediaries over an extortion scheme targeting people suspected of offences inside a casino.
