Criminalising unlicensed money exchange for gaming effective step: Macau’s security boss

The criminalising of gaming-related unlicensed money exchange has been “effective” in combatting such activities, says Macau’s Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak Mr Wong (pictured, back row, centre) added fewer instances of suspected unlicensed money- …

Macau casino hotels face Golden Week price pressure despite high occupancy

Industry expects strong visitor numbers but weaker per capita spending. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Labour Day Golden Week likely to see hotel occupancy around 90% - Room rates softer compared with last year amid economic concerns - Industry players …

Las Vegas Sands slaps down worries that U.S.-China tensions could threaten its Macau casinos

Macau expects an increase of at least 4.1% in tourists during the holidays

© Billy H.C. Kwok/Bloomberg via Getty Images Senna Fernandes anticipates an average daily influx of between 127,000 and 140,000 tourists from May 1 to 5, coinciding with the “golden week” public holidays in mainland China. Speaking to Portuguese- …

Easter crowds lift Macau gaming revenue as April forecast climbs

Tourism and live shows drive 6% rise in weekly casino earnings. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Average daily gaming revenue reached MOP6.5bn ($807.5m) during the Easter period - April’s gross gaming revenue forecast increased to MOP182.5bn  - Analysts …

Macau Pressures Casinos to Step Up Non-Gaming Investment

As Macau’s post-COVID recovery delivers steady, rather than spectacular, financial results, local authorities continue to remind gaming concessionaires of their obligations to support diversification initiatives. Macau Secretary for Economy and Finance Tai …

China economic boost may lift Macau

Will first-quarter growth in China's GDP boost consumer spend in Macau? Flatlining GGR in the gaming hub could lead to a budget deficit. Macau casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP57.65 billion (£5.4 billion/€6.3 billion/$7.21 …

Macau outlines tighter oversight and calls for non-gaming growth

Secretary Tai Kin Ip highlights coordinated transition for satellite casinos and aims to enhance investment structure. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Government to establish cross-bureau taskforce to monitor casino commitments - Emphasis on developing …

Macau sports broadcasting platform sees 90% of users engaged in betting

M Plus, a Macau-based online sports broadcasting platform, sees approximately 90 percent of its users engaged in sports betting, according to Alan Yung, vice-president of strategic partnerships at the company. In an interview with AGB, the executive …

US Macau Concessionaries Not at High Risk of Revenge Tariffs

Posted on: April 22, 2025, 03:05h.  Last updated on: April 22, 2025, 03:05h. The three US-based Macau operators are unlikely to face retaliatory tariffs Data suggest bettors aren’t staying away from casinos run by those companies The three US-based Macau …