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Macau casino bets mostly US$64 up on Day 6 of CNY hols

GGRAsia walked the mass-play floors of a number of the major casinos in downtown Macau and the Cotai district on Thursday, which for mainland China residents was the sixth day of an eight-day holiday break to mark Chinese New Year this time. At about 11.25am at Grand Lisboa (pictured), run by SJM Holdings Ltd on the city's peninsula, the sic bo…

Live Gambling ・ 15 February 2024

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$2.92bn revenue for Las Vegas Sands in Q4

Both figures are a significant increase on the results for Q42022. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA reached $1.2bn, compared to $222m in 2022. "We were extremely pleased with our financial and operating results for the quarter, which reflect the ongoing improvement in the operating environment in both Macau and Singapore. We remain deeply…

Industry ・ 25 January 2024

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Dallas casino buzz continues with Las Vegas Sands digging around (NYSE:LVS)

There are more reasons to think that Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) may have long-term plans to open a casino in the Dallas area. Property records in Dallas indicate that Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) purchased around 100 acres of land near the old Texas Stadium site in the suburb of Irving. The Dallas Central Appraisal District records show the…

Travel ・ 12 December 2023

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Saipan casino saga slithers toward second attempt

Over the past decade, Imperial Pacific International's Saipan casino project has gashed a path of destruction across the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, specks of US Pacific territory at least four hours' flying time from Asian markets. Among the ruins: unfinished, shuttered Imperial Palace casino hotel despoiling Saipan's downtown…

Incidents ・ 27 May 2023

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A "Powerful Recovery" in Macao Could Help Lift Las Vegas Sands Stock

The pandemic dealt a tough blow to casino resorts, but business is gearing up again. With its Singapore resort humming along nicely and Macao back open for business, Las Vegas Sands (LVS 2.62%) is focused on recovery and a bright future. Let's look at the company's recent quarterly results to get a better idea of where the casino stock might be…

Finance ・ 01 May 2023

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Macau Casino Revenue in January up 82.5%, Recovery on the Cards

Shares of Macau casino operators posted gains of between 3% and 5% after official data released by the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China's government revealed that gambling revenue in January nearly doubled. Macau casinos generated MOP11.58 billion ($1.44 billion) in gross revenue in the first month of 2023 to post an increase of 82.5%…

Finance ・ 01 February 2023

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Macau casino turnover up 82.5% after China ends 'zero Covid-19' policy

Shanghai, China, Feb 1 (EFE).- Gross billing from casino gaming in Macau shot up 82.5 percent year-on-year in January after the end of restrictions stemming from China's "zero Covid-19" policy. The income of this industry amounted in the first month of the year to some MOP 11 billion ($ 1428 million), according to data released Wednesday by the…

Covid ・ 01 February 2023

World Casino News

Increased Use of Mobile Phones and Gambling Market

Smartphones and other gadgets have reshaped the community during the last few years, and different industries needed to change to fulfill new technological requirements. The gambling industry is not an exception. Smartphone companies allowed downloading of various gambling apps from their app stores, and it increased the amount of mobile…

Mobile ・ 12 January 2023

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Macau GGR revives, casino stocks on the rise

The first eight days of January saw the average daily Macau casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) more than quadruple the daily average attained in the fourth quarter. JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Ltd projected Macau daily GGR at MOP2.1 billion (US$261.1 million) for the first eight days of the new calendar year, "implying around MOP260 million…

Finance ・ 10 January 2023

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Macau casinos see worst year on record after gaming revenue drops 51% in 2022

Macau casinos have posted their worst year since 2004 as China's strict Covid Zero policies wrought havoc on the gambling hub. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau said Sunday that gross gaming revenue in December fell 56% from a year earlier to 3.48 billion patacas ($433 million), slightly below the median estimate of a 57% decline.…

Finance ・ 04 January 2023

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Eagle Mountain Casino Allocates $300K in Holiday Bonuses

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The property is the latest to join a trend that has seized gaming establishments from Macau to the United States with operators doting on their casino workers despite what is still a challenging operations environment. The sum allocated to Eagle Mountain Casino workers is not a surprise, as casinos have realized that…

Payment Methods ・ 04 January 2023

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Analysis: Macau casinos deal themselves a tough hand with big non-gaming investment pledges

New casino licenses with shorter contracts took effect Jan. 1 Operators suffered worst year on record in 2022 amid COVID-19 Challenges include diversifying from core gaming, labour shortages HONG KONG, Jan 3 (Reuters) - (This Jan. 2 story has been refiled to correct Melco's name and stock symbol in the second paragraph) As casinos in Macau begin…

Finance ・ 04 January 2023

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Macau Casinos Pledge to Invest $15 Billion

Macau's six casino operators pledged to invest nearly $15 billion as part of new 10-year contracts they signed to operate in the world's biggest gambling hub, with the spending on non-gaming activities to exceed gaming spend by more than 10 times. The signing of the contracts eases fears of investors and executives after a lengthy bidding process…

Travel ・ 21 December 2022

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Three Las Vegas companies receive Macau licensing extensions

Las Vegas Sands Corp. will tear a page out of the Las Vegas playbook when it invests $3.5 billion over the next decade in launching restaurants and nongaming tourist attractions to attract international visitors there, the company announced Monday. It plans to develop several new restaurants and introduce international culinary concepts to support…

Industry ・ 20 December 2022

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Macau Casinos Have Secured Gaming Licence Renewals but at a Hefty Cost

Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Casinos in Macau, also known as the Las Vegas of Asia, are starting their end of the year celebrations early this year - their casino licenses have just been renewed after a months-long agonizing wait, easing investor fears about the future of the…

Covid ・ 19 December 2022

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Six Macau casino operators receive official gaming licenses from the Macau government

Today, six incumbent casino operators in Macau signed a productive 10-year gaming contracts with the Macau government and received gaming licenses to operate in the world's largest gambling city. Signing by rank: Six casino operators signed the contract according to their rank in the recent tender process: MGM Grand Paradise, Galaxy…

Industry ・ 17 December 2022

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Macau Casinos to Invest $15bn Into Non-Gambling Areas

Macau casinos will invest $15bn mostly towards non-gambling interests over the next decade. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Six Macau casinos will invest $15bn predominantly towards non-gambling activities over the next ten years as part of their new license agreements. part of the new license agreements the casinos signed last month The non-gaming…

Travel ・ 17 December 2022

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Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts named Macao’s gaming concession winners

Three Las Vegas-based companies got a welcome boost Saturday when the Macao government announced they had been granted provisional approval to continue operating casinos in the Chinese enclave for the next 10 years. Macao's special administrative region government announced Saturday that MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts along with three…

Travel ・ 13 December 2022

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The winners of the Global Gaming Awards London 2022

As always, KPMG in the Crown Dependencies has independently adjudicated the Awards process, which employs voters from across the industry, including leading executives and CEOs. The voting process followed a window of self-nominations and recommendations by our esteemed Nominations Panel, before the wider team at Gambling Insider reviewed all…

Industry ・ 11 December 2022

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Macau misses casino concession jackpot

Macau's decision to keep its same six casino operators, rejecting Genting Malaysia's bid, comes as no surprise. Equally unsurprising, this concession re-tendering process is another squandered opportunity for the world's once and future leading casino hub. Macau has made stunning progress since the first concession awards in 2002. Breaking a losing…

Industry ・ 06 December 2022

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Macau casino stocks: Can Sands and Wynn see further boost from Beijing license agreement?

Macau casino stocks have jumped since early November. Beijing announcing existing licences will be renewed and hopes of an end/easing in covid restrictions are seen as key reasons for the stock rises. Sands China (Sands China) currently at HK$24 is up over 57% in the last month. Wynn Macau (WYNN)- currently at HK$7.74 is up 121% over the month. MGM…

Finance ・ 05 December 2022

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Wynn Macau leads gains in Macau casino stocks after license approval

Wynn Macau led an improvement of Macau gaming stocks on Monday, November 28th in Hong Kong, following the city's government announcement over the weekend that its six current casino operators will acquire new licenses to operate in the largest gambling center in the world from January. Continued stability for Macau operators: Shares of Wynn Macau…

Finance ・ 30 November 2022

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Macau: Suspicious Transaction Reports from casino operators down by 15% year-to-date

According to local media reports, the number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in Macau has seen a 13.4% year-over-year decrease to 1677 in the first nine months of 2022. According to a report from the Financial Intelligence Office, STRs proceeding from casino operators fell by 15.5% year-over-year to 866 during the period from January to…

Industry ・ 30 November 2022

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Searching for green shoots with Macau casino stocks (OTCMKTS:WYNMF)

The painfully slow recovery in Macau may have taken another step forward after Macau daily revenue for the week ending November 13 was reported to be 37% higher than the first six days of November. The relative jump in Macau gross gaming revenue was likely tied to mass testing for COVID ended in Macau on November 5, according to Jefferies analyst…

Finance ・ 14 November 2022

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Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands lead rally in Macau casino stocks on reopening hopes

Macau gross gaming revenue fell 10.7% in October to $3.9B patacas ($482M) compared to a year ago, according to data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. The GGR tally was worse than the -8.5% consensus mark anticipated by analysts. October casino GGR was up 31.6% on a month-on-month comparison with some tourism channels to Macau from…

Travel ・ 01 November 2022

World Casino News

Minimum mandated marks established in Macau

As part of new casino concessionaire licensing legislation and the government of Macau has reportedly set minimum gross slot and gaming table revenue requirements in hopes of being able to better guarantee its annual tax receipts. According to a Friday report from Inside Asian Gaming, the move detailed by the Chief Executive for the former…

Travel ・ 31 October 2022

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Indy Gaming: Caesars enters NYC casino skirmish after first rejecting the idea

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events 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 Caesars Entertainment's entrance into an…

Covid ・ 26 October 2022

Review Journal

Weeklong Macao casino shutdown affecting Sands, MGM, Wynn begins

Macao casino resorts closed their doors Monday as a weeklong government-ordered shutdown began in the region, taking a toll on properties including several operated by three Las Vegas-based companies. Because of elevated COVID-19 case numbers, Macao Secretary for Administration and Justice Andrew Cheong Weng Chun on Saturday ordered a closure of…

Covid ・ 21 October 2022

Casino Guru

Las Vegas Sands posts third-quarter results

Global gaming, hospitality and entertainment giant Las Vegas Sands has revealed its financial results for the three-month period ended on September 30, 2021. Company CEO and chairman Robert G. Goldstein confirmed that the Las Vegas Sands faced a challenging quarter which was marked by the lasting impact from previous reporting…

Strategy Guide ・ 21 October 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

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Macau Casinos: Time To Place Your Bets

It used to be the world's biggest. It was so massive, and the second place was much so smaller in comparison that we can't even call them peer competitors. The gambling revenue of Macau was six times that of Las Vegas as of 2019. Then, COVID-19 happened, and Macau's gambling revenue fell nearly 80% over the next 2 years. Today, Macau's pandemic…

Travel ・ 03 October 2022

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Genting Has “Strong Chance” for Macau Casino License

Global gambling operator Genting Group was a surprise entry into the bidding war for a Macau casino license two weeks ago. Now, recent reports from Asia-facing analysts and executives suggest the firm has a strong chance of wresting a license from one of Macau's big six operators. encouraged to come in" According to a Reuters report on Thursday,…

Travel ・ 30 September 2022

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Analysis: Genting aims to upend Macau casino landscape in bidding war

HONG KONG, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Malaysian group Genting has emerged as a strong contender to unseat an incumbent Macau casino operator for a new license, analysts and executives say, unleashing possibly the biggest shakeup in the world's largest gambling hub in over two decades. Only six slots will be available for the seven applicants, Macau's…

Covid ・ 30 September 2022

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Casino stocks jump as Macau gets ready to welcome back Chinese tour groups

Macau casino stocks surged the most in six months on Monday after the city announced plans to welcome back tour groups from mainland China as soon as November, a breakthrough for the gaming hub's Covid-19-hammered, tourism-dependent economy. Wynn Resorts soared as much 15% on Monday to $68.89 in New York, the biggest intraday gain since November.…

Finance ・ 26 September 2022

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Macau Casino Shares Soar as China Allows Tour Groups to Return

Macau casino operators shot up to 13% on Monday after the city's leader gave some long overdue good news. Macau chief executive Ho Iat Seng said on Saturday that China would resume an internet visa scheme for travellers from the mainland and permit group tours. This was music to the ears of casino operators, who have suffered nearly three years of…

Covid ・ 26 September 2022

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Macau Casino Shares Soar as China Tour Groups to Return

On the back of news Macau will welcome back tour groups from mainland China in November, shares in the Special Administrative Region's casinos have soared, including Sands China. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Sands China's shares have risen 13% after Macau CEO Ho Iat Seng announced mainland China tour groups can return to the gambling hub in November.…

Covid ・ 26 September 2022

Gambling News

Macau Casino Stocks Surge After Macau Announces It Will Relax COVID Measures

Macau casino shares experienced a positive boost after the chief executive of Macau, Ho Lat-Seng, announced that Macau is going to accept tourist groups from mainland China again starting in November. Bloomberg reported that its Intelligence gauge tracking Macau's six casino operators that have casino concessions in the former Portuguese colony has…

Covid ・ 26 September 2022

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Macau Casino Stocks Surge On Mainland Travel Hopes

Casino stocks soared in Macau on Monday after authorities announced plans to gradually welcome back tour groups from the Chinese mainland, the demographic that makes up the vast majority of punters. Macau is the only place in China where casinos are legal and the former Portuguese colony used to dwarf Las Vegas for the scale of bets placed each…

Travel ・ 26 September 2022

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Kalkine Media explores five US casino stocks to watch in October

The casino sector comprises firms from the gaming industry that offer leisure and other related services through their resorts and casino gaming properties. To name some, Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN), MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), and Boyd Gaming…

Finance ・ 22 September 2022

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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

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Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM among companies lining up for Macao license.

Seven gaming companies will vie for six operational licenses in Macao, but at least one analyst expects all of the competitors will end up getting a piece of the action. The government of Macao on Friday announced six existing concessionaires - Las Vegas Sands Corp., Wynn Resorts Ltd., MGM Resorts International, and Chinese operators SJM Resorts…

Travel ・ 20 September 2022

World Casino News

Unexpected runner enters the Macau casino licensing race

In Macau and a company linked to the boss of prominent Asian gambling operator Genting Malaysia Berhad has reportedly applied for one of the enclave's coming ten-year casino licenses. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, Macau is home to almost 40 casinos run by a sextuplet that encompasses MGM China Holdings Limited, Wynn Macau…

Law ・ 18 September 2022

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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

Malay Mail

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

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The Future of Macau, Asia's Las Vegas, Hangs in the Balance

With gaming revenues six times that of the Las Vegas Strip, it's not hard to see why Macau is often called the "Las Vegas of Asia." The tiny island in the South China Sea known for its glitzy casinos and shopping malls. Macau's GDP in 2019 stood at $55.19 billion, of which $36 billion came from gaming revenues. The GDP starkly dropped to $29.91…

Travel ・ 14 September 2022

World Casino News

Macau licensing move for Wynn Macau Limited

Asian casino operator Wynn Macau Limited has reportedly applied for a new ten-year license that would give it official permission to continue offering gambling entertainment at its pair of Macau properties until the end of 2033. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the firm majority-owned by American casino operator Wynn Resorts…

Law ・ 14 September 2022

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Wynn Announces New Macau Casino License Application

Wynn Macau is the first casino operator to announce that it has submitted an application for a new operating license in the Special Administrative Region. It revealed on Tuesday that it has given its tender to the government in Macau. deadline for submitting a tender for a new license ends Wednesday Each of the six existing casino license holders…

Covid ・ 13 September 2022

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Jamul Casino names Scott Lake chief marketing officer

San Diego's newest and most genuinely entertaining casino, Jamul Casino, announced a management-level appointment on Monday. The company revealed it hired the services of Scott Lake to serve as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As CMO, Lake will be in charge of the venue's marketing activities. In a statement released on August 29, 2022, Lake…

Industry ・ 02 September 2022

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California: Jamul Casino hires former Sands and Caesars exec. Scott Lake as new Chief Marketing Officer

California's Jamul Casino announced Tuesday it has recruited Scott Lake to its team as its new Chief Marketing Officer. The executive is set to bring in more than 25 years of experience in senior marketing management roles. Lake will be at the helm of Jamul Casino's marketing program, which has helped propel the casino to become "San Diego's top…

Industry ・ 31 August 2022

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Macau sets first formal cap on casino tables, income amid bidding war

HONG KONG, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Macau has fixed a limit of 6000 gaming tables and 12000 gaming machines for new casino operators early next year, as well as minimum income levels for each operator, the government in the world's biggest gambling hub said on Friday. It is the first time authorities have set a formal cap on the numbers of tables and a…

Covid ・ 26 August 2022

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Macau Gov. to limit numbers of gaming tables and machines for new licensees; set minimum income levels

Macau's government announced Friday it has fixed a limit of 6000 gaming tables and 12000 gaming machines for new casino operators, set to enter into force early next year, along with minimum income levelsfor each one of them. This marks the first time authorities have set a formal cap on the number of tables and minimum income requirement,…

Land-based ・ 26 August 2022

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Macau's casino losses exceed $2B mark in H1 as they await bidding process; recovery not expected until 2023

The struggle for Macau's casinos seems far from over. Macau's 41 casino operators reported half-year losses of $2 billion, and total gaming revenue came in at $3.3 billion. The latest numbers come as the city struggles to recover from its largest Covid outbreak, which saw the lock-down of casinos for two weeks, and as virus restrictions from the…

Covid ・ 24 August 2022

Review Journal

Macao casino relicensing occurring as region recovers from shutodown of properties

Macao, the most lucrative casino gaming market in the world since 2006, is taking a page from an old Strip playbook. Remember those efforts to draw families to Las Vegas in the 1990s? Casino companies across the valley built thrill rides, roller coasters and Strip-front entertainment to attract audiences to their resorts. That's what's in store for…

Strategy Guide ・ 14 August 2022

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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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Top gaming hub Macau invites casino license bids from July 29

HONG KONG:Macau's government said on Thursday global gaming operators can submit bids for new licenses from July 29 until Sept. 14, kicking off a highly anticipated process to secure a spot in the world's biggest casino hub. The licenses of the six current operators Sands China, Wynn Macau, MGM China, Galaxy Entertainment, SJM Holdings and Melco…

Covid ・ 28 July 2022

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Macao casino reopen, but business continues to be slow and will be for some time

The good news for Macao's 41 casinos is that the government has allowed the properties to open their doors again. The bad news: Not many people are coming through them. The fact that tourists face a seven-day quarantine before being allowed into the region is one big reason for the lack of visitors, according to a source familiar with the situation…

Covid ・ 27 July 2022

Gambling News

Sands China Embraces the End of the VIP Salons in Macau Casinos

Sands China is repurposing its VIP salons across its Macau properties The new change is a consequence of recent legislation that in practice eradicates junket rooms Sands China and Las Vegas Sands top executives welcome the new changes as they expect the redeployment of VIP rooms will bring more revenue Sands China has announced it is restructuring…

Covid ・ 21 July 2022

Review Journal

Macao casino shutdowns extended five days

Stock market prices for the affiliates of three Las Vegas companies operating in Macao began rebounding Monday, even after a weeklong government-ordered casino shutdown was extended by five days. The casino lockdown, which began July 11 and had been set to expire Sunday, is now scheduled to end July 23. Analysts have estimated the closures will…

Covid ・ 18 July 2022

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Macau Casinos Get $1.5 Billion in Loans from Wynn and LVS

Two Macau casinos received large loans from their US parent companies, helping them weather the latest COVID shutdown. Although, it may be US gamblers and shareholders who pay the price in the end. Last month, Wynn Resorts provided a $500 million revolving loan to Wynn Macau. Meanwhile, Las Vegas Sands loaned Sands China $1 billion. The US casino…

Gaming Authorities ・ 17 July 2022

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Hong Kong Casino Stocks Slide As Macau Clamps Down On Covid Spread With Fresh Lockdown

Major Hong Kong-listed gambling stocks slumped heavily on Monday after the city of Macau shut down all of its casinos and ordered its residents to stay at home for a week, as local officials attempt to halt an ongoing Covid outbreak and closely align the city's pandemic measures with mainland China's zero-Covid policy. In afternoon trading on…

Covid ・ 11 July 2022

World Casino News

Coronavirus consternation for Macau casinos

The large collection of casinos in the Asian city of Macau reportedly saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for June plummet by over 62% year-on-year to hit a 21-month low of just over $306.47 million. According to a Friday report from Inside Asian Gaming citing official information from the enclave's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau…

Covid ・ 06 July 2022

Gambling News

Macau Casino Stocks Fall as COVID Cases Boom

The biggest COVID outbreak to date in Macau, which means new restrictions, social distancing, and a huge amount of testing, resulted in falling casino stocks on June 20. The cases are not that many, amounting to a total of 36, and the casinos are still open but the closure of public services, parks, schools, and many businesses has prompted…

Covid ・ 21 June 2022

Taipei Times

COVID-19: Stocks in Macau casinos fall as virus restrictions kick in

Macau casino stocks yesterday slumped as the Chinese gaming hub battled a COVID-19 outbreak, which has prompted tightened social distancing restrictions and mass testing. The sector has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic, with vital tourism revenues wiped out by some of the world's harshest measures to tackle the virus - including tough border…

Covid ・ 20 June 2022

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Macau rocked by local COVID cases which threaten casino traffic

Macau casino stocks fell in Hong Kong after the gambling region saw its first COVID-19 outbreak in eight months. The city reported 21 preliminary-positive cases in the local community as of Sunday evening. Schools and non-essential businesses were shut down until at least Tuesday to allow time for mass testing of all residents. Arrivals to Macau…

Covid ・ 20 June 2022

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New Macau gaming bill advances to final vote

Bank of America said the final version of the gaming law passed by the Macau Legislative Assembly reflected the amendments that have been revealed in the past couple months and were in-line with expectations. The amendment bill allows for six new concessions, with a maximum term of 10 years and three-year extension possible under certain…

Travel ・ 17 June 2022

Reuters

Macau to sign off on 6-month casino operator licence extensions -media

HONG KONG, June 15 (Reuters) - Macau's government will formally sign a six-month licence extension for casino operators in the world's largest gambling hub on June 23, local broadcaster TDM reported on Wednesday, an expected move ahead of licence expirations due this month. The extension, to Dec. 31, allows more time for a highly anticipated…

Travel ・ 15 June 2022

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Run-in to new Macau gambling laws

The current operators in Macau will see their licences expire this year and the new regulations will lay down the formula for the future of gambling in the territory. The number of new licences will be capped at six - the current holders are Wynn Macau, Sands China, MGM China, SJM Holdings, Galaxy Entertainment and Melco Resorts. The proposals…

Law ・ 14 June 2022

World Casino News

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

World Casino News

Annual aggregated gross gaming revenues rethink in Macau

In Macau and the government of Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (pictured) has reportedly announced that it will be officially lowering the enclave's predicted aggregated gross gaming revenue tally for the entirety of 2022. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the former Portuguese territory had earlier forecast that its aggregated gross…

Finance ・ 06 June 2022

Review Journal

Macao gaming revenue slumps by 68 percent in May

On the day Chinese authorities lifted COVID-19 restrictions in Shanghai, Macao's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported another steep decline in gross gaming revenue for the month of May. The bureau that monitors gaming revenue for Macao's 41 casinos - including several owned and operated by three Las Vegas-based companies - reported…

Finance ・ 02 June 2022

World Casino News

Arrears warning for Macau gambling market

Global brokerage and investments firm Morgan Stanley has reportedly warned that the combined debt of the six licensed casino operators in Macau could exceed $25 billion by the end of the year owing to China's ongoing strict travel restrictions. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the New York-headquartered financial services giant also…

Industry ・ 24 May 2022

Asia Times

Policy changes make Macau’s casinos a risky bet

Casino operators in Macau, once the world's largest gambling center, are facing serious challenges due to Beijing's decisions to tighten travel rules and clamp down on junkets. Macau's Court of Final Appeal on Monday ruled that operators and junkets organizers were jointly liable for client deposits in nine cases filed by VIP gamblers, who demanded…

Covid ・ 18 May 2022

World Casino News

Macau’s draft gaming bill is taking shape

In Macau and legislators are reportedly preparing to chuck out a provision within the under-consideration draft gaming bill that would prevent anyone with more than a 5% shareholding in a local casino operator from investing with any rival firm. According to a report from GGRAsia, this possible concession was revealed by local legislator Chan Chak…

Travel ・ 17 May 2022

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Las Vegas Sands, Casino stocks surge as Shanghai looks set to end lockdowns (NASDAQ:WYNN)

Casino stocks led the S&P higher on Friday as news of a potential end to lockdowns in China sent gaming stocks skyward. Per the Associated Press, officials in Shanghai are considering a reopening "in a few days" as case numbers fall. The nation's most populous city is seen as a key bellwether for the country's Zero-COVID policy, therefore holding…

Covid ・ 13 May 2022

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Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Where did skill-based slots go?

Good Morning. When was the last time you heard about skill-based gaming machines? We asked that same question at AGB last week and went out to get answers. What we've found is that while some have closed shop, the others that remain are alive and kicking - and now more focused after learning from mistakes of the past. In today's Deep Dive, we speak…

Covid ・ 09 May 2022

World Casino News

Macau casinos experienced an April slump

The over 40 casinos in Macau reportedly saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for April decline by over 68% year-on-year to hit a 19-month low of just over $331.19 million. According to a report from GGRAsia citing official information from the enclave's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau regulator, the disappointing result equated to a…

Travel ・ 02 May 2022

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Macau casino revenue plunges to 18-month low

Gross gaming revenue in Macau fell 68% year-over-year during April to 2.68B patacas ($331M), which marked the lowest tally for the gambling region in 18 months and fell short of the expectation of analysts. Revenue fell 27% in April from the level recorded in March and was 89% off from the pre-pandemic level of April of 2019. COVID restrictions in…

Finance ・ 02 May 2022

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Macau casino stocks could be impacted by new COVID deaths in Shanghai

Macau casino stocks are on watch again this week with investors looking to see how far the zero-tolerance policy in China can extend. The government in Shanghai has reportedly set a new target of zero cases at the community level by April 20, which means no new cases outside of quarantined zones. That may be a tough standard after 23643 new local…

Covid ・ 18 April 2022

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Why Are Macau Casinos Struggling in Pandemic Recovery?

Commenting in August 2020, analysts from investment bank JP Morgan predicted that the Macau gambling market would begin its road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-August that year. They estimated that casinos would recuperate 2019 levels of gross gaming revenue (GGR) by Q32021, pointing to the easing of travel restrictions and an…

Covid ・ 03 April 2022

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Macau casino revenue slumps to 18-month low

Macau gross gaming revenue fell 56% in March to 3.67B patacas ($455M) to slightly trail the consensus estimate for a 55% decrease. Ongoing COVID restrictions and concerns held back traffic during the month. Gross gaming revenue was down 54% in March from the level seen in February with the lockdowns in Zhuhai and Shenzhen a major factor. The…

Finance ・ 01 April 2022

Gambling News

Macau Casino Concessionaires Pay $5.83M to Extend Licenses

Macau is agog as the special administrative region is working hard to re-regulate its gambling industry and create new mint conditions for concessionaires to operate in. This begins with the extension of existing licenses, set to expire on June 26, through the end of the year. However, Macau is offering each concessionaire the opportunity to expand…

Travel ・ 29 March 2022

World Casino News

Commitment concerns for Macau casino operators

The combined net debt of the six licensed casino operators in Macau has reportedly quadrupled since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in late-2019 to currently stand at more than $20 billion. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, this potentially worrying news was unveiled by global brokerage and investments firm Morgan Stanley…

Travel ・ 17 March 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

Casino Guru

Macau casino licensees obligated to disclose “major financial move” data

Macau is tightening the noose on casino regulations in the special administrative region (SAR) as a new rule would now require casino licensees to make sure that they disclose any major financial decision they make to the government. In fact, the SAR government would expect the chief executive to be informed about any significant financial moves…

Law ・ 16 March 2022

World Casino News

Macau casino firms experience second share slump

For the second consecutive weekend and the aggregated value of shares in the six-strong club of licensed Macau casino operators has reportedly dropped significantly owing to a number of factors including the ongoing presence of coronavirus. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the combined market cap of the Hong Kong-listed sextuplet…

Covid ・ 15 March 2022

World Casino News

Asian interest for Las Vegas Sands Corporation

The boss for American casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corporation has reportedly announced that his firm is in negotiations with'a major country' in Asia regarding the possible development of a new gambling-friendly resort. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, Rob Goldstein (pictured) serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer…

Incidents ・ 14 March 2022

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Macau Casino Shares Fall as COVID-19 Ravages China

Shares for three of Macau's major casino operators fell an average of 9.4% with the introduction of new quarantine rules for travelers from mainland China. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Shares for three of Macau's six casino giants have plummeted an average of 9.4% after the Hong Kong government applied tighter quarantine rules for travelers in…

Covid ・ 14 March 2022

Gambling Insider

Casino of the year

Gambling Insider is pleased to announce this year's selection of competitors for the returning Casino of the year Award. The time has come. Following the suspension of this prestigious Award last year, due to land-based casinos being hit particularly hard during the Covid-19 pandemic. The rise of the Casino is once more! So, hello there 2022, and…

Covid ・ 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

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Macau casino revenue for February falls short of estimates

Macau gross gaming revenue gained 6.1% in February to 7.76B patacas ($0.96B) to trail the consensus estimate for a 7.0% increase. Ongoing COVID restrictions and a sharp crackdown on two junket operators impacted traffic negatively. Macau GGR is down 8% on a year-over-year basis. Jefferies is not confident that a positive turn for Macau is…

Finance ・ 01 March 2022

GGRAsia

Regulator okays Apollo acquisition of LVS ops in Nevada

The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the acquisition by private equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc of the operations of the Las Vegas Strip properties owned by casino firm Las Vegas Sands Corp. The regulator voted 4-0 to approve Apollo Global Management as the operator of the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Palazzo and the Sands Expo and…

Industry ・ 18 February 2022

Macau Business

Las Vegas casino worker union calls for US federal investigation on gaming operators’ former ties with Suncity

A Las Vegas casino workers union has called for a coordinated US federal investigation into former junket operator Suncity and its former business ties with US-linked gaming companies. The public statement was issued by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501, which represents over 2000 members, primarily construction workers who…

Land-based ・ 09 February 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

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Macau casino revenue slumps in January ahead of Winter Olympics

Macau gross gaming revenue fell 20.9% in January to 6.34B patacas ($785M). Although the GGR tally topped the consensus expectation for a fall of 31%, the rate of growth was far worse than the+1.8% mark recorded in December. The crackdown on Macau junket operators and tighter border restrictions ahead of the Winter Olympics also impacted Macau…

Finance ・ 01 February 2022

World Casino News

Macau licenses only 46 casino junkets for 2022

In Macau and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau regulator has reportedly licensed just 46 casino junket firms for 2022 at the same time as officials in neighboring China are continuing their crackdown against cross-border gambling. According to a report from inside Asian Gaming, this is the first instance since the watchdog began issuing…

Travel ・ 28 January 2022

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Las Vegas Sands Will ‘Wait Patiently’ for Digital Investment

Las Vegas Sands is keeping its options open and not rushing into making an investment in the online gambling space. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is planning to "wait patiently" before investing in the online gambling space. The casino company's CEO Robert Goldstein made these comments on Wednesday during an investor call…

Sports ・ 27 January 2022

World Casino News

Potential annual gaming revenue targets for Macau casinos

As part of its upcoming licensing of six new casino concessionaires and the government of Macau could reportedly soon oblige operators to commit to hitting minimum annual gross gaming revenue targets. According to a report from GGRAsia, draft legislation currently being considered in the former Portuguese enclave may feature a clause that would tie…

Finance ・ 18 January 2022