Sands China Ltd, a Macau gaming concessionaire and the Asian arm of Las Vegas Sands, states that it fell to a $125 million net loss and $14 million adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) loss in the month of August. According to the company, the main reason behind the losses is the […]
As Macau continues to struggle with its COVID-19 recovery, the numbers are much lower than previously expected. New bouts of the coronavirus, including through the Delta variant, are hurting efforts to rebound and August didn’t bring much relief. According to analysts, September won’t be any better, either, but October could finally result in a welcome […]
Five men have been arrested for money launder when trying to cross the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Hong Kong customs officers claim that the men participated in operations that illegally transported over $22 million in cash that is believed to have been acquired through fraud. The case was reported by the Hong Kong Government itself. A […]
Macau’s casinos have recorded the lowest weekly gross gaming revenue since September 2020. Macau Casinos’ Weekly GGR Down by 37% On Monday, Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd, an investment research and institutional asset management company, reported that there was a decline in Macau casinos’ weekly gross gaming revenue (GGR). Due to the pandemic, the GGR dropped 37% week-on-week, from […]
For more than a year, Macau did not have a single positive COVID-19 case. However, after four people tested positive with the Delta COVID-19 variant this week, the local government initiated mass testing. Reportedly, the testing resulted in a spike of players and employees leaving Macau, as well as a decrease in gaming stocks. Mass […]
The Grand Lisboa Palace casino opened over the weekend, and this $5 billion project includes 150 new table games. To make sure that the casino provides its patrons with the best gaming experience, SJM Resorts intends to relocate 118 table games, including VIP baccarat, to the property. Grand Lisboa Palace, The $5 Billion Casino According […]
It is becoming apparent that Macau’s casinos have a long way to go before they can claim victory over the COVID-19 pandemic. The past couple of months have been a roller coaster for the gambling properties, and stability is likely still out of reach. July, however, was a good month, with the six casino operators […]
Macau could be on the verge of receiving a large and expensive gift. Rumors are circulating that China may be preparing to give the city the island of Hengqin, which, should it happen, would give Macau greater flexibility as a global tourism hotspot. It could also, in theory, provide a boost to the city’s casinos. […]
Next year is an important year for casino operators in Macau. The six licensed operators have to prove to the city that they’re worthy of being issued a new concession, but there’s a problem. No one yet knows what is going to be expected of them moving forward. Without some idea of how Macau’s gaming […]
A significant increase in Macau’s daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) registered in the first 11 days of July is bringing back hopes that the gaming industry will somehow manage to rebound strongly in the second half of 2021 and return to pre-pandemic levels. Daily Average GGR Rebounding Daily GGR from July 1 to July 11 […]
