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Can Macao Become Asia’s Las Vegas?

Macao, the former Portuguese colony that has become the world's biggest gambling city in recent years, is embarking on an experiment to remake itself, but it's unclear if it will succeed. Visitors to the city see a difference compared to 10 or 20 years ago. There are new and bigger casino resorts - from The Londoner to MGM Cotai - and they no…
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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…
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The global casino gaming market is estimated to reach US$138.10 billion by 2028, driven by a 7.76% CAGR and the rapid growth of leading online casino software providers like Aristocrat, NetEnt, Bally, Pragmatic Play, and Novomatic. It is fueled by a rapidly expanding user base expected to reach US$243.2 million by 2028, with a 3.0% user penetration…
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Macau mass table gaming almost fully recuperated to pre-pandemic results, slots still lagging

Under the new gaming concessions granted since January 1st, 2024, the number of tables and slots in Macau was reduced to 6000 and 12000, a 13 and 6 percent reduction from the last count before the changes, respectively. MGM was the only one of the six concessionaires to receive an increase in table allocation, with the other five concessionaires,…
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Casinos and Gambling Market to grow by USD 90.22 billion from 2022 to 2027

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The casinos and gambling market is estimated to grow by USD 90.22 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.13% . The casinos and gambling market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies. A few prominent companies that offer casinos and gambling market are 888 Holdings…
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Macau’s SJM revises upwards maximum payable to Angela Leong for use of L’Arc casino space, Jai Alai building

SJM Holdings said Thursday that it has revised upwards a series of agreements with its own Co-Chairman and Executive Director, Angela Leong, in regard to the maximum amount it must pay to lease casino and retail space from her in the Jai Alai and L'Arc Hotel buildings. As per a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing, a revised lease agreement for use of…
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Macau’s SJM revises upwards maximum payable to Angela Leong for use of L’Arc casino space, Jai Alai building
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LT Game readies new LMG product as Macau recovers: Chun

A new'live multi-game' (LMG) product for electronic versions of casino games featuring a live dealer, is being planned for launch before year-end by Macau-based specialist in the field, LT Game Ltd, said boss Jay Chun (pictured), in an interview with GGRAsia. The newcomer, branded "Nera", should make an appearance "by the end of this year", stated…
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LT Game readies new LMG product as Macau recovers: Chun
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Casino Gaming Market Projected to Reach USD 544.08 Mn at a 5% CAGR by 2030

The Global Casino Gaming Market size is expected to grow from USD 368.26 million in 2022 to USD 544.08 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Casino Gaming is one of the most lucrative segments of the global gaming industry. The relaxation of gambling laws around the world has created a number of opportunities for…
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Mass gaming leads SJM Holdings to 241% year-on-year increase in GGR to US$722 million

Macau concessionaire SJM Holdings reported gross gaming revenues of HK$5.66 billion (US$722 million) in the three months to 30 June 2023, up 241% year-on-year and 35% higher than the March quarter. However, gaming revenues were still at just 56% of pre-COVID levels, largely due to the collapse of the junket industry. Group-wide VIP GGR was just 15%…
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Mass gaming leads SJM Holdings to 241% year-on-year increase in GGR to US$722 million
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MGM Resorts, SJM Holdings, 888 Holdings

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Grand Lisboa Palace Launches Foreigner Gaming Area

On April 10, Grand Lisboa Palace, located in Macau's Cotai district, owned and operated by gaming giant SJM Holdings Ltd., officially opened the foreigner gaming zone. Location: The zone is found in the Cotai resort in the "Dragon Pavillon" which is the ultimate gaming part of the facility. Commenting on the opening, specifically the official…
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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%…
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Macau Casino Revenue in January up 82.5%, Recovery on the Cards
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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…
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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.…
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Details of new contracts of six casino concessionaires published

In conjunction with the signing of the six new gaming contracts yesterday, the government has published the content of the contracts, including the operating venues of the concessionaires' casinos, investment commitments and premium details. Investment commitments The government announced yesterday the six concessionaires have committed a total…
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Emperor E Hotel inks deal to continue operations of Macau's satellite casino Grand Emperor

After a six-month period of direct administration by Macau gaming licensee, SJM Resorts Ltd., a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based SJM Holdings Ltd. , Emperor Entertainment Hotel's subsidiary, Tin Hou Ltd. based in Hong Kong, has signed a lucrative three-year agreement with SJM Resorts Ltd. to take over the management of the Grand Emperor Hotel, a Macau…
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Emperor E Hotel inks deal to continue operations of Macau's satellite casino Grand Emperor
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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…
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40pct fewer Macau satellite casinos by Jan 1: govt
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Macau reduces gaming tables and slot machines count

The new concession period in the Macau gambling industry commences on January 1, 2023. The Macau government has therefore announced the allocation of tables and slot machines following its previous announcements that the number of tables and slots under the new concessions would be reduced to 6000 and, respectively, 12000. Law provisions: The Chief…
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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…
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Macau Casinos Pledge to Invest $15 Billion
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Utilization fee payable by concessionaires to Macau government for use of reverted casinos to be determined by end of December

The amount to be paid to the Macau government by the concessionaires to "rent" the casinos back from the government under the new concessions - referred to as a "utilization fee" by SJM - should be known by the end of December. The interesting tidbit of information was revealed in a Sunday evening SJM Holdings filing on the Hong Kong exchange,…
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Utilization fee payable by concessionaires to Macau government for use of reverted casinos to be determined by end of December
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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…
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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…
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Six Macau casino operators receive official gaming licenses from the Macau government
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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…
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Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts named Macao’s gaming concession winners
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Macau Casinos Seek $16.8m in Damages in Tak Chun Trial

Four casino operators in Macau are seeking damages totaling MOP$135m (US$16.8m) from the defendants in a major illegal VIP gambling case. Former chairman of Tak Chun Group Levo Chan is currently on trial, alongside nine other defendants. MGM China, SJM Resorts, The Venetian Macau, and the Wynn Macau are all seeking the multimillion-dollar payout in…
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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…
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Macao awards casino licenses to MGM, Sands, Wynn, 3 others

BEIJING - Macao has tentatively renewed the casino licenses of MGM Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and three Chinese rivals after they promised to help diversify its economy by investing in non-gambling attractions, the government said Saturday. The announcement is positive news for owners who have invested billions of dollars to build the…
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Sands Among Casinos Receiving Tentative Renewals in Macau

Three major casino companies are among those to have their licenses renewed in Macau, but the government expects them to push more of their chips into diversifying the local economy. The coastal Chinese region renewed the licenses of Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts and three Chinese companies, the Associated Press reported. The renewed…
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Sands Among Casinos Receiving Tentative Renewals in Macau
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Macau concessionaires receive casino license extension

After a fraught year for concessionaires in Macau, the government of the Special Administrative Region has finally reached a conclusion as to who should receive a license moving forward. All incumbents have been granted a license extension, the Associated Press reported, however much has changed. For one, Macau has given these licenses on the…
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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…
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Wynn Macau leads gains in Macau casino stocks after license approval
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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…
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Success Dragon slot mgmt revenue down 63pct, posts loss

Gaming services provider Success Dragon International Holdings Ltd said in a Monday filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it moved to a HKD1.6-million (US$200000) net loss in the six months ended September 30, versus a net profit of HKD4.4 million in the prior-year period. Revenue generated from what the group terms "provision of services on…
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Casino Stocks Got Good News, but Investors Remain Wary

The stock market started the week on the wrong foot, as investors focused on threats to the health of the global economy in key areas like China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI -1.45%), Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC), and S&P 500 ( ^GSPC -1.54%) all dropped about 1.5%, giving up a portion of their November gains. Casino stocks have been hit…
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Six Macau Casino Operators Win New 10-Year Licenses

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Asia round-up: Emperor, ACMA, Malaysia & our top stories from the region this week

Operator of the Grand Emperor Hotel, Emperor Entertainment, has reported total revenue of HK$108.6m (US$13.9m) for the six months up to 30 September 2022. The company says this figure, a 51% decline from the prior-year period, is a result of the cessation of the operator's Macau gaming business. It was announced that the Grand Emperor Hotel in…
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Stanley Ho family in danger of losing Portuguese casino license

The family of Macau gaming pioneer Stanley Ho is at risk of losing its Portuguese casino concessions after a re-tender for gaming licenses saw a rival bidder submit a higher offer. According to a report by Bloomberg, the license to operate two of Portugal's biggest casinos - Casino de Lisboa in Lisbon and Casino do Estoril in Cascais - expires at…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Macau Casinos: Time To Place Your Bets

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SJM satellites Ponte 16, Kam Pek to continue ops to Dec

Success Universe Group Ltd, an investor and promoter in Macau casino hotel Ponte 16, has agreed with casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd to extend the provision of gaming services at the property until the end of this year. The information was confirmed to GGRAsia by Success Universe's deputy chairman and executive director, Hoffman Ma Ho Man. Casino…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 -…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Malaysian Billionaire Makes Bid for Macau Casino License

Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay, chairman of Malaysia's Genting Group, was confirmed as a bidder for a Macau casino license. raises doubt that all of the incumbent license holders will return Thay was the seventh candidate to enter the fold ahead of the Wednesday night deadline. There are only six license spots up for grabs, which raises doubt…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Portugal opens bidding for two land-based casino licences

The current licences are set to expire on 31 December 2022, following previous licensing extensions which were the result of the general Covid-19-associated decline in the land-based gaming trade. The public tenders will be open for 30 days and will grant the winner the exclusive rights to offer games of chance in the regions, with the process open…
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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…
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Macau sets first formal cap on casino tables, income amid bidding war
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Double casino tender launch in Portugal

In Portugal and the Servicos de Regulacao e Inspecao de Jogos (SRIJ) gaming regulator has reportedly announced the official launch of an international tendering process for the licenses to operate two of the country's most prominent casinos. According to a Tuesday report from a source, the move comes as the current licenses for the venues situated…
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Determined departure for Macau Legend Development Limited

In Macau and local gambling and hotel operator Macau Legend Development Limited has reportedly announced that it has ceased being responsible for the casinos within the 223-room Legend Palace Hotel and smaller Babylon Casino Macau developments. According to a report from GGRAsia, the Hong Kong-listed firm had offered gaming within both of these…
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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…
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License jitters set for casino amid Covid hit
Today

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…
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Top gaming hub Macau invites casino license bids from July 29
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Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Okada Manila

2021-2030 Report on Global Resorts Casino Market by Player, Region, Type, Application and Sales Channel is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market risk side analysis, highlighting opportunities and leveraged with strategic and tactical decision-making support. The report provides information on market trends and development,…
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Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Okada Manila
World Casino News

Profitable period for Macau Slot Company Limited

In Macau and the enclave's long-time retail sportsbetting operator, Macau Slot Company Limited, has reportedly announced that its profit for the whole of 2021 grew by 31.8% year-on-year to top $15.7 million. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming citing figures published in the Official Gazette, the enterprise also chalked up a swell of…
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Profitable period for Macau Slot Company Limited
Northwest Asian Weekly

‘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"…
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‘Las Vegas of Asia’ tells casinos to grow beyond gambling
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…
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Macao casinos told to branch out
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…
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Macao, ‘Las Vegas of Asia,’ Tells Casinos to Grow Beyond Gambling
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…
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'Las Vegas of Asia' tells casinos to grow beyond gambling
Casino Guru

Macau casinos go on lockdown

Macau's casinos will have to discontinue operations as they did this morning when no property in the special administrative region opened doors for business. This is the result of a Saturday decision issued by the Macau government which ordered concessionaires to keep their gaming properties shuttered at least until July 18 as the region is faced…
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Macau casinos go on lockdown
Review Journal

Macao casinos to close as COVID-19 outbreak widens

Macao will shut almost all businesses, including casinos, for a week starting Monday as a COVID-19 outbreak in the Asian gambling hub showed few signs of abating, Macao Daily reported. Essential business operations including supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open, the report cited the city's officials as saying at a press briefing Saturday.…
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Macao casinos to close as COVID-19 outbreak widens
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…
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Coronavirus consternation for Macau casinos