However, CEO Lawrence Ho strikes a positive note, stating that “The shadow of COVID-19 is finally receding”.
Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau
January’s MOP 11.58 billion GGR up by 232.56 per cent month-on-month but around half receipts of MOP 22.12 billion prior to pandemic in January 2020.
Results up 31.6% on September; Macao’s six gaming operators continue to run 37 casinos, but with 32 fewer gaming tables and 345 more slot machines.
Prosecutor alleges Chau caused Macao to lose HK$8.26 billion in tax revenue; 48-year-old former CEO points finger of blame at fellow defendant, Cheong Chi Kin.
Malaysia-based GMM Limited makes last-minute submission; bidders for 10-year concession to present full proposals to authorities at weekend.
Last month’s figure up by more than five times month-on-month as city begins to recover from its worst Covid-19 outbreak and visitor arrivals start to pick up again.
Illegal smokers hit with MOP 1,500 fines in restaurants, parks and casinos; shopkeepers also penalised for selling e-cigarettes or violating regulations.
Legislative Assembly committee has finished point-by-point review of new junket bill, final debate likely to be held in November.
Last month’s figure drops by 25.9 per cent month-on-month as city fights its worst Covid-19 outbreak, leaving Macao almost empty of visitors.