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The MOP 15.2 billion Londoner Macao Phase 1 opened today
Macao’s latest integrated-resort – MOP 15.2-billion (US$1.9 billion) The Londoner Macao – threw open its doors officially today on the
China targets illegal gambling operations as CNY approaches
Analysts reckon Macao may benefit from the crackdown.
Wynn Resorts operating revenues decrease in Q4 2020
Wynn Resorts announced that for the year ended 31 December 2020, operating revenues decreased US$2.04 billion at Wynn Palace and $1.60 billion at Wynn Macau.
Casino revenue rises 2.6% in January, best month since Feb 2020
Macao’s gross gaming revenue rose to MOP 8.02 billion (US$1 billion) in January.
Sands China reports 70% drop in revenue for Q4
Sands China Ltd has reported total net revenue of $672 million for Q4 2020, a 70% decline from $2.24 billion for the same period in 2019.
Slim pickings: Macao’s licensed junket tally drops to 85
The decline reflects the sharp fall in the fortunes of the city’s casinos.
Las Vegas Sands hands reins to Robert Goldstein after Sheldon Adelson’s death
Las Vegas Sands Corp. named acting Chief Executive Officer Robert Goldstein as permanent CEO following the death of Sheldon Adelson.
Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire who transformed Macao, dies at age 87
Casino tycoon and American political mega-donor Sheldon Gary Adelson died last night following complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was 87.
Macao government extends condolences on Sheldon Adelson’s passing
The Macao government said in a statement on Tuesday that it “expresses its deepest sorrow on the passing of Mr Adelson, and extends its most sincere condolences to his family.”
Government GGR tax receipts predicted at around MOP 130 billion
Secretary for Economy and Finance said last month he expected this year’s government GGR tax receipts to be around MOP 130 billion, which is around MOP 10 billion per month.
Sheldon Adelson takes medical leave of absence, Robert Goldstein appointed Acting Chairman and CEO
Sheldon Adelson has taken a medical leave of absence from his roles to receive further treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
SJM to pay staff ‘living subsidies’
Gaming operator SJM to give eligible employees a “living subsidies” equivalent of 1.5 or two months’ salary.
Macao GGR down 65.8% year-on-year to US$977.5 million in December
December marks the 15th consecutive month of year-on-year declines since October 2019.
Ho says ‘anything is possible’ concerning timing of casino concession bids
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said that “anything is possible” concerning the timing of the bidding process for Macao’s gaming concessions which expire in June 2022.
SJM cancels New Year countdown show amidst Covid-19
Gaming operator SJM on Thursday announced that its popular Grand Lisboa New Year Countdown Show will be cancelled this year.
Kevin Benning takes over as head of Studio City in Macao
Kevin Benning, who has over 15 years of experience in the casino gaming industry will be responsible for the operations of Studio City.
Melco Resorts records highest GGR between Jan-Sept 2020
Melco Resorts held a 24.6% share of local gaming revenues between January and September, followed by Sands China at 19.5%.
Macao gaming receipts fall 70.5% in November
Macao’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell by 70.9% year-on-year to MOP 6.75 billion (US$843 million) in November.
Macao’s hotels register 57,000 staycation guests in October
Macao’s 120 hotels and guesthouses recorded 57,000 staycation guests in October, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%.
Gaming and junkets share of GDP rises to 50.9% in 2019
Gaming and junket activities’ share of Macao’s gross domestic product rose by 0.2 percentage points from 50.7 per cent in 2018 to 50.9 per cent last year.
Macao government receipts from gaming taxes fall 74% in Jan-Oct
The Macao government’s income from direct gaming taxes dropped 74.1% year-on-year to MOP 24.3 billion (US$3.05 billion) in the first 10 months of the year.
Galaxy’s revenue rises 34% in Q3, expects ‘gradual rise’ in visitors
Macao’s Hong Kong-listed gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has announced a 34% quarter-on-quarter growth in its net revenue to HK$1.6 billion (MOP 1.65 billion) in the third quarter.
Wynn Palace revenues fall 97.4% in Q3
The operating revenues of Wynn Palace in Cotai fell 97.4% year-on-year to US$15.7 million (MOP 125.3 million) in the third quarter of this year
Melco revenues fall 85% in Q3, reports ‘moderate recovery’
Gaming operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported on Thursday an 85% year-on-year decline in its third-quarter total operating revenues to US$210 million.
Macao casino GGR rises 228.8% in October
Macao casinos’ gross gaming revenue rose 228.8% from MOP 2.21 billion in September to MOP 7.27 billion (US$910.9 million) last month.