Asia’s gaming industry has demonstrated “resilience” and growth potential with a number of new integrated resort projects in the pipeline, and more investments in the non-gaming and entertainment fields. So said Bill Miller, president and chief executive of the American Gaming Association (AGA) in an address at the Tuesday opening ceremony (pictured) of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2026.
The industry trade show is organised by RX (Reed Exhibitions), and presented by American Gaming Association.
Asia’s gaming industry has seen “renewed focus” on non-gaming investments and “broader tourism offerings”, and opportunities for growth for the industry will continue to “accelerate”, said Mr Miller in the speech.
He stated, referring to Wynn Resorts Ltd, and its under-construction complex in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): “Wynn’s development in Ras Al Khaimah continues to make significant progress towards its 2027 offering, making one of the most globally consequential new integrated resort developments.”
Wynn Resorts is parent of Macau casino business Wynn Macau Ltd.
Mr Miller added in his address, referrring to MGM Resorts International: “MGM’s integrated resort in Osaka remains highly anticipated and on track for 2030 opening. It will be transformational addition to Japan’s tourism and gaming landscape.”
MGM Resorts is parent of Macau operator MGM China Holdings Ltd.
The AGA boss also noted, referring to Las Vegas Sands Corp’s Singapore casino resort: “The iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore broke ground last year on a major expansion, also expected to be completed around 2030.”
Las Vegas Sands is parent of Macau operator Sands China Ltd.
He added: “There are many other exciting expansions and investments, including Galaxy [Entertainment Group Ltd] here in Macau and Van Don in Vietnam, all helping shape the future Asian gaming landscape,” the American Gaming Association president added.
Such expansion projects have shown gaming industry worldwide still has “long-term potential”, said Mr Miller.
He also remarked: “What makes places like Las Vegas and Macau such dynamic and diverse destinations are the broader investments in non-gaming offerings and entertainment.
“Macau’s non-gaming investments in sectors like technology, health and wellness, conferences like G2E and sports, with the upcoming UFC fight and NBA games later this fall [autumn], are all strong examples of how diversified investment can strengthen” the gaming markets, said Mr Miller.
“Macau remains a critical part of the global gaming landscape, and our collective support of this market is important. That’s why gatherings like G2E Asia are matter,” Mr Miller said.
The organisers expect G2E Asia 2026 and a concurrent event at the venue – the Asian IR Expo trade show and conference, looking at non-gaming elements of integrated resorts – to yield in aggregate 8,000 attendees.
The industry trade show is a “microcosm” of the gaming industry’s evolution, with a focus on technology, diversified non-gaming and entertainment offers, said JB Son, senior vice president at RX, in opening remarks before Mr Miller’s address.
Over 150 global brands and dedicated zones for gaming and technology are featured in the trade show, and over 100 industry leaders gather at the occasion to discuss key industry trends, Mr Son stated.
