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10 Best Las Vegas Casinos, According to Travel Experts

Spanning approximately 110000 square feet, the casino at Wynn Las Vegas comes highly recommended by Mahdavi. "From high-limit salons to its variety of 1800-plus slot machines, this casino has so much to offer players," she says. Additionally, "Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art race and sportsbook as well as poolside gaming." The stylish decor is…

Land-based ・ 28 days

Yogonet

Macau forecasts robust casino business growth, projects $27 billion revenue in 2024

Macau's Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, has conveyed an optimistic outlook for the gaming sector, expressing confidence in achieving the target of MOP216 billion ($26.8 billion) in gaming revenue for fiscal year 20242024. Addressing lawmakers' concerns post his presentation of the 2024 action plan, Lei noted that the government's…

Industry ・ 23 November 2023

Casino City Times

2024 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 announced

Gaming News 27 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Innovation Group, organizers of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming program, and Global Gaming Business magazine have announced the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 already making significant impacts in the casino…

Industry ・ 28 September 2023

Times Of Casino

July 2023 New Games Release

Summertime is here and Casino.com is bringing a new load of bright, sunny, and exciting games to our gaming portfolio. Explore the upcoming slot additions, as we take a closer look at a few of them in more detail. All upcoming games have wide bet ranges, a different number of reels, exciting bonuses and different themes and display layouts. Whether…

Bonuses ・ 21 September 2023

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$5,000 Welcome Bonus

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A general introduction to gambling law in Romania

The Romanian primary gambling legislation (Government Emergency Ordinance No. 77/2009 on the organisation and operation of games of chance, as subsequently amended and supplemented (GEO 77/2009)) provides the following definitions for gambling products: Lottery - a game of chance that depends on the random outcome of events consisting of the…

Law ・ 06 June 2023

GGRAsia

40pct fewer Macau satellite casinos by Jan 1: govt

Macau is to have 11 so-called satellite casinos that will continue to operate under the new 10-year gaming concessions starting from January 1, 2023, compared to 18 satellite casinos that were in the market as of June-end this year, a decrease of 38.9 percent. The information was given by André Cheong Weng Chon (pictured second right), Secretary…

Travel ・ 31 December 2022

Travel and Leisure

The 10 Best Hotels in Las Vegas

With roughly 150000 rooms available for the taking, competition among hotels in Sin City is particularly fierce. Since non-gaming tourist dollars account for more than 50 percent of revenue, the best resorts in Las Vegas strive to deliver the most over-the-top experiences in order to earn their piece of the pie. With so much happening, it's not…

Travel ・ 20 December 2022

Portland Press Herald

With casinos struggling, ‘Las Vegas of Asia’ looks to reduce reliance on gambling

BEIJING - Losing money due to COVID, the American casino giants that helped make Macao the "Las Vegas of Asia" face a fresh challenge: The tiny Chinese territory wants them to help reduce its reliance on gambling by paying to build theme parks and other attractions. The former Portuguese colony stayed out of business decisions for decades and now…

Covid ・ 07 November 2022

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Genting makes surprise bid for Macau gambling license

Macau's government opened bids today from seven companies, including a wildcard from Malaysian operator Genting, for licenses to operate casinos in the world's biggest gambling hub, kicking off a closely watched battle for six available slots. Macau's top officials including the city's Economy and Finance secretary Lei Wai Nong and Secretary for…

Law ・ 16 October 2022

Bangkok Post

Macau casino bids include surprise

Malaysia's Genting challenges incumbents as licences up for renewal in world's top gambling hub People walk past Casino Lisboa in Macau. (Reuter File Photo) HONG KONG: The government of Macau opened bids on Friday from seven companies, including a wildcard from Malaysian operator Genting, for licences to operate casinos in the world's biggest…

Covid ・ 22 September 2022

Rappler

Gambling giant Macau opens bids from 7 casinos, Genting a wildcard

RESORTS WORLD. Signage of Genting Malaysiau2019s Resorts World is displayed at its casino, hotel, and entertainment park in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, September 16, 2022. Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters All six incumbent Macau players submit bids, together with GMM Limited, a holding company of Genting Group chairman Sri Lim Kok Thay HONG KONG -…

Covid ・ 16 September 2022

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Gambling giant Macau opens bids from seven casinos, with one firm to lose

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Macau's government opens bids on Friday from seven companies, including a wildcard from Malaysian operator Genting, for licenses to operate casinos in the world's biggest gambling hub, kicking off a closely watched battle for six available slots. Macau's top officials including the city's Economy and Finance secretary, Lei Wai…

Covid ・ 16 September 2022

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Gambling giant Macau opens bids from seven casinos, Genting a wildcard

HONG KONG, Sept 16 - Macau's government opened bids on Friday from seven companies, including a wildcard from Malaysian operator Genting, for licenses to operate casinos in the world's biggest gambling hub, kicking off a closely watched battle for six available slots. Macau's top officials including the city's Economy and Finance secretary Lei Wai…

Covid ・ 16 September 2022

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Macau's gambling giant opens offers at seven casinos and one company may lose

HONG KONG, Sept. 16 (Reuters) - The Macao government opens offers from seven companies on Friday, including a wildcard from Malaysian operator Genting, for casino licenses at the world's largest gambling center, kicking off a closely watched battle over six available slot machines. Macao's top officials, including Lei Wai Nong's city's economic and…

Covid ・ 16 September 2022

Eye of the Flyer

Three Amex Offers for Las Vegas Hotels!

If you're like me and love visiting Las Vegas, check your American Express cards for these Amex Offers that may help you save some money during an upcoming Sin City trip. Targeted cardholders can earn a one-time $40 statement credit when using their card to spend a minimum of $200 in one or more purchases on room rate and room charges during a stay…

Land-based ・ 15 August 2022

The Standard

License jitters set for casino amid Covid hit

Macau said yesterday that global gaming operators can submit bids for new licenses from July 29 until September 14 but that it cannot guarantee the number of licenses would stay the same at six. The licenses of the six current operators Sands China (1928), Wynn Macau (1128), MGM China (2282), Galaxy Entertainment (0027), SJM (0880), and Melco…

Covid ・ 29 July 2022

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‘Las Vegas of Asia’ tells casinos to grow beyond gambling

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) - Streets in the gambling center of Macao were empty on July 11 after casinos and most other businesses were ordered to close while the Chinese territory near Hong Kong fights a coronavirus outbreak. Losing money due to COVID, the American casino giants that helped make Macao the "Las Vegas of Asia"…

Covid ・ 14 July 2022

The Arkansas Democrat

Macao casinos told to branch out

MGM Grand Macau casino resort is closed in Macao, Monday, July 11, 2022. Streets in the gambling center of Macao were empty Monday after casinos and most other businesses were ordered to close while the Chinese territory near Hong Kong fights a coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Kong) BEIJING -- Losing money because of covid, the American casino…

Travel ・ 12 July 2022

The Diplomat

Macao, ‘Las Vegas of Asia,’ Tells Casinos to Grow Beyond Gambling

Losing money due to COVID-19, the American casino giants that helped make Macao the "Las Vegas of Asia" face a fresh challenge: The tiny Chinese territory wants them to help reduce its reliance on gambling by paying to build theme parks and other attractions. The former Portuguese colony stayed out of business decisions for decades but now is…

Covid ・ 11 July 2022

WNYT

'Las Vegas of Asia' tells casinos to grow beyond gambling

BEIJING (AP) - Losing money due to COVID, the American casino giants that helped make Macao the "Las Vegas of Asia" face a fresh challenge: The tiny Chinese territory wants them to help reduce its reliance on gambling by paying to build theme parks and other attractions. The former Portuguese colony stayed out of business decisions for decades and…

Covid ・ 11 July 2022

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Macau ‘satellite’ casinos facing an uncertain future

In Macau and Economy and Finance Secretary Lei Wai Nong (pictured) has reportedly announced that some local'satellite' casino enterprises have officially applied for permission to'adjust their operations' in anticipation of coming regulatory changes. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the legislator declared that a'small number' of…

Travel ・ 08 June 2022

Urban Matter

Las Vegas vs Atlantic City: Where Should You Go?

If you're looking for a raucous getaway filled with excess, glitter, glamor, and gambling, there are two destinations that might come to mind. These are, of course, Las Vegas and Atlantic City. For many, the OG Sin City Las Vegas is the place to go, given Atlantic City's largely undeserved reputation for being a tired and less trendy version of its…

Religion ・ 18 May 2022

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China says 42,000 cross-border gambling cases detected in past three years

China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) says it has made every effort to crack down on illegal cross-border gambling over the past three years, detecting 42000 cases of cross-border gambling between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2022. Together with other economic crimes, a total of RMB190.5 billion (US$28.3 billion) in economic losses were…

Travel ・ 10 May 2022

World Casino News

Static situation for Macau casino firms

The six licensed land-based casino operators in Macau are to reportedly not be asked to pay any more tax under the provisions of the draft gaming bill currently being considered by legislators. According to a report from Asia Gaming Brief, this revelation came from local legislator Andrew Chan Chak Mo during a Tuesday briefing that was also…

Travel ・ 17 March 2022

Yogonet

Macau seeks to introduce gaming tables and machines caps; keen on regulating "satellite casinos"

Macau's government is keen on assuming control over the total number of gaming tables and slot machines available at casinos in the world's largest gaming hub, officials confirmed in a meeting of the Legislative Assembly (AL) on Monday. Representatives reaffirmed their intention to be able to reduce the total number of tables and machines "at any…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2022

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Macau Extends Casino Operator Licenses Until December

The six casino companies currently operating in Macau have gotten six-month extensions to their licenses. Macau's Economy and Finance Secretary Lei Wai Nong announced the decision on Thursday. Each of the six licenses was due to expire on June 26. The new expiration date is December 31, allowing additional time to conduct a rebidding process. A…

Covid ・ 03 March 2022

Reuters

Macau government extends casino licences to December

HONG KONG, March 3 (Reuters) - Casino companies in Macau will have their licences extended by six months, public broadcaster TDM reported on Thursday, citing a city official, allowing more time for a highly anticipated rebidding process in the world's biggest casino hub. Economy and Finance Secretary Lei Wai Nong, speaking after a Legislative…

Travel ・ 03 March 2022

Macau Business

Las Vegas Sands terminated agreements with three primary junket promoters in Dec, 2021

Las Vegas Sands, the parent group of local gaming concessionaire Sands China, has indicated in an annual report to have terminated agreements with its'three primary gaming promoters' in December 2021. The indication - included in the group's annual report for 2021 - comes at a time of increased regulatory oversight by authorities towards VIP gaming…

Travel ・ 07 February 2022

The Street

Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts Surge As Macau Clarifies Casino Rules

Macau, the world's largest gaming hub, will cap the number of casino operator licenses at six, while boosting local ownership requirements, when it auctions new permissions later this year. Las Vegas Sands (LVS) - Get Las Vegas Sands Corp. Report and Wynn Resorts (WYNN) - Get Wynn Resorts, Limited Report shares surged higher Friday after officials…

Travel ・ 14 January 2022

Yogonet

Macau casinos seek to replace junket revenues amid crackdown, industry uncertainty

Casinos in Macau, the world's biggest gaming hub, now face uncertainty amid COVID-19 restrictions and an ongoing Chinese government crackdown on the profitable junket business. The enclave, which heavily relied on this market -by arranging transportation, accommodation and credit to gamble for VIP clients-, now looks to everyday gamblers for relief…

Finance ・ 24 December 2021

Hello Monaco

How Do Casinos in Monaco Compare to the US Experience?

Monaco is known around the world for its glitzy gambling resorts. The region has become well-known as a gaming and entertainment hotspot. The casinos in Monaco are known for providing exceptional services to all visitors and patrons. Physical casinos are also known for bringing celebrities and people from other cultures to the gambling…

Religion ・ 03 December 2021

Skift

Las Vegas Sands CEO Praises China While Macau License Up for Renewal

Macau is an extraordinarily important gaming market for Las Vegas Sands, and the company's third quarter earnings call was a giant love fest for China's gaming regulators. What else are company leaders going to do but schmooze the people in charge of renewing their gaming license? Now is apparently not the time for Las Vegas Sands leadership to…

Industry ・ 21 October 2021

Reuters

Billions blown as Macau casino investors fold amid gambling review

HONG KONG, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Shares of Macau casino operators on Wednesday shed as much as a third of their value, losing about $18 billion, as the government kicked off a regulatory overhaul that could see its officials supervising companies in the world's largest gambling hub. With Macau's lucrative casino licences up for rebidding next year,…

Finance ・ 16 October 2021

The Street

Bally's Stock Gains on $350 Million Share-Buyback Plan

Bally's' board authorized a $350 million share buyback. And the company closed a U.K. deal and completed a debt package. Bally's (BALY) - Get Bally's Corp. Report shares rose Monday as the casino operator said the board authorized it to buy back $350 million of its shares. Bally's also said it had closed its acquisition of U.K. online gaming…

Land-based ・ 04 October 2021

The Street

Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Stock Slump As Macau Takes Aim At Casinos

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) - Get Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) Report lead U.S. casino shares lower Wednesday after officials in Macau planned major changes to rules governing operations in Macau, the world's largest gaming hub. In what appears to be the latest crackdown on powerhouse sectors in the world's second largest economy officials in Macau, a…

Travel ・ 04 October 2021

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Casino operators and investors concerned about Macau plans for gaming license overhaul

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how they tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Macau casino operators finally got an answer to…

Finance ・ 22 September 2021

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3 Casino Stocks to Avoid as Macau Announces Increased Government Supervision By StockNews

Stock Markets 1 hour ago (Sep 20, 2021 03:30PM ET) Although the reopening of brick-and-mortar casinos and the increasing popularity of online platforms have helped the casino industry to a decent recovery this year, shares of several casino stocks plunged in price with Macau's recent announcement of strict new restrictions on operators in the…

Finance ・ 20 September 2021

Stock News

LVS: 3 Casino Stocks to Avoid as Macau Announces Increased Government Supervision

The casino industry has experienced a decent recovery this year with the reopening of brick-and-mortar casinos and the growing popularity of online gambling. However, shares of Macau casino operators declined by approximately one-third of their values, losing about $18 billion, on September 15, as Macau declared stronger supervision of casino…

Finance ・ 20 September 2021

Real Money

Macau's Casino Stocks, Near Record Lows, Face Specter of Tough License Reviews

Macau's casino stocks are at or near all-time lows after a savaging this week, but it isn't the time to be buying them just yet. You need to be an exceptionally brave speculator willing to play a little Chinese roulette. There's too much uncertainty to be able to derive any sensible value in these names. The spark for this latest selling is a…

Finance ・ 17 September 2021

Quartz

Macau's casinos could be the next target in China's crackdown

In its 22 years under Chinese rule, Macau evolved from a sleepy and slightly sleazy Portuguese colony to the biggest gambling jurisdiction in the world. Fueled by foreign investment, laissez-faire oversight, and billions of gamblers a short flight away, casino revenue on the island reached a high of 363 billion pacatas, or $45.4 billion, in 2013,…

Incidents ・ 16 September 2021

Bloomberg

Gambling Stocks Tumble as Macau Flags More Government Scrutiny

Casino stocks slid in the U.S. after Macau laid plans to step up scrutiny of operators and increase local ownership, signaling tighter control over the world's largest gambling hub amid Beijing's efforts to clamp down on money laundering and currency outflows. The government aims to increase "direct supervising" of gambling companies to better…

Finance ・ 15 September 2021

GGRAsia

Macau may end casino sub-concessions, directly monitor ops

The Macau government seeks, under proposed changes to the city's gaming law framework, to end the system of "sub-concessions" that enabled three extra Macau licensees to be created from what had been envisaged as a three-concession system at the advent of market liberalisation at the start of the century. There are also plans for…

Travel ・ 14 September 2021

Barron's

Wynn Stock, Las Vegas Sands Slide as Macau to Boost Casino Supervision

Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands,and other gambling companies that operate in Macau dropped sharply Tuesday after the government there said it would tighten its control over the casino industry. Macau's Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong mentioned Tuesday during a media briefing the "healthy and sustainable development" of the gambling…

Travel ・ 14 September 2021

Gambling News

Macau Authorities Expect to Double Casino Regulators

The gambling mecca of Macau is set to face tougher regulations as government authorities look to double the number of casino inspectors. Several departments are tipped to be restructured, as the city looks to ramp up its hold over the casino industry. The move to beef up supervision of the gambling hub comes as the Chinese mainland is intent on…

Incidents ・ 21 June 2021