China is intent on restricting the outflow of people from the mainland to gambling destinations such as Macau. A new set of visa restrictions has kicked in and analysts aren’t too happy with the results. According to Credit Suisse, the overreaching Chinese government may lead to a 20% reduction in gross gambling revenue for the […]
After the shocking suspected double murder at one of Macau’s gaming venues, the MGM Cotai, on May 7, the police finally have a person in custody whom they believe may be the perpetrator of the heinous act. The 34-year-old Northeast China native was only mentioned by one name, referred to as Zhao. He was detained […]
The Court of Final Appeal in Macau has decided that MGM China and Wynn Macau share liability in nine cases related to lost deposits at VIP rooms. The nine cases were recorded at Dore Entertainment Co LTD’s VIP room and the former VIP room belonging to Sun City Gaming Promotions Co LTD located at an […]
Macau’s gaming laws have been the main topic of discussion in the recent period and now, it has been revealed that the government of this special administrative region will have the power to alter the minimum required GGR that concessionaires need to reach based on economic conditions. Macau’s Gaming Law is Facing Several Amendments Apart […]
David Tepper, the owner of the Carolina Panthers, expanded the equity portfolio of Appaloosa Management, his personal hedge fund. The NFL franchise owner invested in two gambling companies, namely Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts. Appaloosa Expects the Share Prices to Go Up Tepper’s investments in Sands and Wynn Resorts were the only new equity […]
Macau’s Legislative Assembly Second Standing Committee has discussed the possibility of reducing tax rates for concessionaires who attract foreign players on their grounds. This comes shortly after the government of this special administrative region introduced stricter rules for the gambling industry at the start of April. Visitors Have a Hard Time Going to Macau During […]
Macau’s satellite casinos will be allowed to operate even after the elapse of the previously-agreed three-year grace period. Andrew Chan Chak Mo, president of the Second Standing Committee of the Macau Legislative Assembly, announced so on May 13. Satellites Will Be Able to Operate After the 3-Year Period As discussions about the future of gambling […]
Wynn Macau Ltd will have to face the facts, and the facts are that the long-term revenue has been impacted by the spate of regulatory changes introduced in the special administrative region. While the company has been more than happy to comply with all existing regulatory prerequisites, the return to profitability will be a somewhat […]
Melco Resorts & Entertainment subsidiary COD Resorts Limited is readying up to meet in court with a former business partner, Luk Hing Investment Limited, which is accused of having defaulted on payments for property and failed to meet further business obligations. COD Resorts Limited decided to step in and take control of Club Cubic, which […]
“Accountability,” is the word that will best describe casino operators in Macau, the special administrative region bordering China, that is undergoing rapid reregulation of its gambling industry. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the region to look for alternative revenue sources, with most of its GDP depending on casino concessionaires. Casinos Will Handle Deposits on Their Own […]
