🎰 Manila IR rivalry heats up

Universal Entertainment says competition among Manila gaming operators is intensifying, pushing up customer acquisition costs as Okada Manila’s integrated resort revenue and profit fell in 1Q26. Source: Inside Asian Gaming, citing UEC. 📉🏙️ The bigger signal for the sector? Manila is maturing into a tougher fight for wallet share, much like Macau in recent years. For suppliers and operators, sharper retention, smarter marketing and product differentiation now matter even more. 🎯📊