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CLSA pares back 2027 Macau GGR forecast on “not enough” supportive China macro indicators
Investment group CLSA has pared back its 2027 Macau forecast by 4% from earlier predictions, with gross gaming revenue now […]
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CLSA cuts 2027 Macau GGR forecast by 4%, flags margin pressure
Macau casino margins could remain under pressure through 2027 as GGR growth stays in the low single digits, CLSA says. The post CLSA cuts 2027 Macau GGR forecast by 4%, flags margin pressure first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau’s YOHO Gold Coast Hotel launches hiring drive for more than 330 jobs
Macau’s YOHO Gold Coast Hotel is recruiting more than 330 workers ahead of its phased reopening at the former New Century Hotel site. The post Macau’s YOHO Gold Coast Hotel launches hiring drive for more than 330 jobs first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau 3Q26 GGR tracks 3%–5% decline amid premium slowdown: HSBC
Macau’s September casino GGR could fall 4 percent or rise up to 3 percent, while HSBC expects a weaker third quarter. The post Macau 3Q26 GGR tracks 3%–5% decline amid premium slowdown: HSBC first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Sands China and Macau Special Olympics gear up for 2027 Worlds with inclusive Basketball event
Sands China, Macau Special Olympics and the University of Saint Joseph co‑hosted the 2026 MSO Sands China Cup – Inclusive Community Basketball Carnival on Sept 13 at the University of Saint Joseph, drawing over 250 residents, including athletes from special education schools, community centres and residential care hom…
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Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Reaches $969M in August
The Macau government raised MOP$7.83 billion, or US$969 million, through gaming taxes in August. The amount marked a rise of 9.5% compared with the gaming tax paid in July. However, it was 8.0% less than the tax amount seen in August of last year. The gaming tax collection in August was based on Macau’s gross […] The …
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Macau gaming receipts rise 8.8%, costs grow at slower pace: survey
Macau gaming gross surplus rose 9.3 percent to $19.4 billion in 2025, while sector receipts grew 8.8 percent and staffing remained nearly flat. The post Macau gaming receipts rise 8.8%, costs grow at slower pace: survey first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau Gaming Sector Survey shows commission and rebate expenditure outpaced growth in total industry receipts
Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC)has released its 2025 Gaming Sector Survey, which shows that industry expenditure for the Purchase […]
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Macau gaming tax take down 8% year-on-year to US$969 million in August
The Macau government collected gaming taxes of MOP$7.83 billion (US$969 million) in August, up 9.5% compared with July although down […]
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Macau hits 30 million visitor arrivals milestone 22 days earlier than last year
Macau’s Public Security Police Force indicated that as of 11am on Friday, visitor arrivals to Macau reached 30 million for […]
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Macau gaming tax revenue hits $8.24B in first eight months
Macau’s gaming tax revenue rose by 6.9 percent year-on-year to MOP66.17 billion ($8.24 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, according to the latest central account budget execution data […] The post Macau gaming tax revenue hits $8.24B in first eight months first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming…
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Macau visitor arrivals top 30M, 22 days earlier than 2025
Macau visitor arrivals surpassed 30 million for 2026 by September 11th, reaching the level 22 days earlier than last year. The post Macau visitor arrivals top 30M, 22 days earlier than 2025 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Venetian mall generates about 40% of Macau retail sales: Wilfred Wong
The Venetian Macao’s shopping mall accounts for about 40 percent of Macau retail sales, with sales posting double-digit annual growth. The post Venetian mall generates about 40% of Macau retail sales: Wilfred Wong first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Sands China Trains 42 Employees in Responsible Gaming Programme
Sands China Ltd, the casino operator in Macau, has been able to train 42 staff through the Responsible Gaming Ambassador Advanced Training Programme, which is in its 11th Edition. The training programme was carried out in late August, and it concentrated on the capability of the front-line staff to spot and handle any…
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Sands China’s The Parisian Macao celebrates 10th anniversary
The Parisian Macao will celebrate its 10th anniversary this weekend, reiterating Sands China’s investment commitment into the Macau SAR, the […]
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Melco secures multiple titles at the GBA Vocational Skills Competition in Macau
Melco Resorts & Entertainment colleagues have won multiple champion titles at the 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Vocational Skills Competition, held at Studio City from September 1–4, 2026. The post Melco secures multiple titles at the GBA Vocational Skills Competition in Macau first appeared on …
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Melco-repossessed Hong Kong flat linked to Suncity debt sells for $10.3M
A Hong Kong flat pledged against Suncity debt sold for $10.3M after being repossessed by mortgagee Melco Resorts (Macau). The post Melco-repossessed Hong Kong flat linked to Suncity debt sells for $10.3M first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau September GGR Set for 12% Rise Despite Slow Start
Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue, or GGR, is forecast to rise 12% year-on-year to MOP20.5 billion, or $2.55 billion, in September, according to Citigroup. This projection comes despite a seasonally softer start to the month ahead of China’s National Day Golden Week. The brokerage estimated that GGR reached about MO…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau September casino GGR tipped to rise 12%
Macau’s casinos eased into September, although the full-month outlook remains considerably stronger than a year ago. Citigroup is maintaining its GGR forecast of $2.55 billion, up 12 percent year-on-year, citing an upcoming schedule of concerts and sporting events. Entertainment-led demand is also emerging as a broade…
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Macau concerts drive record Uber taxi demand, led by Hong Kong visitors
Macau concerts drove Uber taxi trips to a July record, with Hong Kong visitors remaining the platform’s largest passenger source. The post Macau concerts drive record Uber taxi demand, led by Hong Kong visitors first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau Uber says Hong Kong visitors its top source of demand, launches “WeChat Mini Program” to boost use by mainlanders
Six months since Uber returned to Macau as “Uber Taxi,” the company says its total number of completed trips has […]
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Daisy Ho says SJM now a “cradle of culinary talent” for the Asia region
Daisy Ho, Managing Director of Macau concessionaire SJM Resorts, S.A, says her company has become a cradle of culinary talent […]
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Macau September GGR to rise 12% despite soft start: Citigroup
Macau’s September GGR could reach $2.55 billion, with the early slowdown attributed to pre-Golden Week seasonality. The post Macau September GGR to rise 12% despite soft start: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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SJM looks beyond immediate returns in Macau non-gaming push: Daisy Ho
SJM views gastronomy, sporting events and cultural activities as long-term investments that create wider value for Macau’s tourism economy. The post SJM looks beyond immediate returns in Macau non-gaming push: Daisy Ho first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Singapore High Court Blocks Venetian Macau From Enforcing HK$19.35 Million Casino Judgment
A Hong Kong judgment ordering a casino patron to pay more than HK$19.35 million cannot be enforced in Singapore, after the High Court found that allowing the recovery would run against Singapore’s long-standing policy of keeping gambling-debt collection out of its courts. The ruling, issued on September 4, hands busin…
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Desempenho operacional em Macau impulsiona as receitas da Wynn Resorts
O forte desempenho nas mesas de jogo asiáticas elevou as receitas da Wynn Resorts durante o segundo trimestre de 2026. A operadora registrou ganhos de US$ 1,86 bilhão, superando as […] O post Desempenho operacional em Macau impulsiona as receitas da Wynn Resorts apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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One in three Macau casino workers report severe anxiety: study
One in three surveyed Macau casino workers reported severe or extremely severe anxiety, according to a new academic study. The post One in three Macau casino workers report severe anxiety: study first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Venetian Macau blocked from enforcing $2.5M casino debt judgment in Singapore
Venetian Macau blocked from enforcing $2.5M casino debt judgment in Singapore Sands China subsidiary Venetian Macau Ltd has been blocked from enforcing a HK$19.35 million ($2.5 million) casino debt judgment in Singapore, in a ruling that could affect how foreign casinos assess credit issued to customers with assets in…
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Landmark Singapore court ruling against Venetian Macau Ltd puts enforcement of foreign casino debts in question
In a ruling that could have significant implications for how and when casinos across Asia issue credit to high rollers, […]
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Macau remands alleged casino security extortion ringleader after mainland arrest
An alleged Macau casino extortion ringleader has been remanded after his mainland arrest, bringing the number held pending trial to five. The post Macau remands alleged casino security extortion ringleader after mainland arrest first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau’s six concessionaires donate combined MOP$40 Million to Gyirong, Tibet following flood disaster
Macau’s six concessionaires have donated a combined MOP$40 million (US$4.95 million) to support disaster relief efforts in Gyirong County, Tibet. […]
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Wynn Macau Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary by awarding US$26 million in shares to over 11,000 employees
Wynn Macau Ltd has rolled out a one‑time “Wynn Macau 20th Anniversary Share Award” as part of its 20th anniversary […]
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Wynn Macau grants $26M in shares to 11,000 staff for 20th anniversary
Wynn Macau has granted 35.98 million new shares, worth about $26.2 million, to almost 95 percent of its staff to mark 20 years in Macau. The post Wynn Macau grants $26M in shares to 11,000 staff for 20th anniversary first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau casino promo spend hits record 20.9% of GGR
Competition has a price, and in Macau it is taking a record share of casino win. CBRE says commissions, comps and other player incentives reached 20.9 percent of GGR in the second quarter, even though absolute spending eased, with elevated reinvestment continuing to squeeze margins. South Korea’s GKL, meanwhile, saw A…
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Macau casino promotional spend reaches record share of GGR in 2Q26 amid intense competition: CBRE
Macau casino promotional spend hit a record 20.9 percent of gross gaming revenue in Q2 due to fierce competition for premium players. The post Macau casino promotional spend reaches record share of GGR in 2Q26 amid intense competition: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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GEG commits MOP10M to support communities impacted by the Xizang mudslide
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) announced that, with the assistance of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR (“the Macau CLO”), GEG and Lui Che Woo Family Charitable Foundation will jointly donate MOP10 million to support relief and recovery efforts following the devastating mudslide …
Read summary →CBRE: Percentage of Macau-wide GGR spent on gaming commissions hit new high in 2Q26 as hyper-competitive promo environment continues
The percentage of aggregate Macau GGR spent on gaming commissions industry-wide hit a new high of 20.9% in the June […]
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Asia Pioneer Expands Overseas Licensing Plans To Japan
Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited has added Japan to its overseas licensing plans as the Macau-based gaming equipment supplier pursues approvals in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Japan. The Hong Kong-listed group said in its interim report that it had submitted an application to become a licensed s…
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RGB International Targets Stronger 2H26 With Macau Tender And TSM Recovery
Malaysian gaming equipment supplier RGB International expects earnings to improve in the second half of 2026, supported by additional gaming-machine deliveries and a recovery in its technical support and management business. The company is also pursuing a supply tender for a major Macau casino. RGB chief operating off…
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Macau Regulator Defends Separate Roles For Casinos And Junkets
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau in Macau has denied accusations that the directly operated VIP business of casino companies is in competition with gambling promoters. In the written statement, the regulatory body has stated that the concessionaires and junkets have different duties and operate cooperativ…
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment’s 1H26 revenue climbs to US$4.3 million on surging demand for gaming equipment replacement and upgrades
Macau-based gaming product distributor Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited reported a 47.3% year-on-year growth in total revenue to HK$33.9 million […]
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment adds Japan to overseas licensing push
APE is pursuing gaming equipment approvals in the UAE, Singapore and Japan while first-half revenue remains concentrated in Macau. The post Asia Pioneer Entertainment adds Japan to overseas licensing push first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Wynn Palace becomes first Macau hotel named on World’s 50 Best Hotels extended list
Wynn Palace has become the first hotel in Macau to be included on The World’s 50 Best Hotels extended 51-100 list, ranking No. 96 in the 2026 edition. The post Wynn Palace becomes first Macau hotel named on World’s 50 Best Hotels extended list first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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RGB bids for Macau gaming machine tender, expects stronger 2H26
RGB expects stronger 2H26 earnings on higher machine deliveries and a recovery in its TSM business. The post RGB bids for Macau gaming machine tender, expects stronger 2H26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Macau gaming regulator says casino operators and junkets ‘do not compete’
Macau’s gaming regulator rejects claims that concessionaires’ direct VIP operations unfairly compete with licensed junkets. The post Macau gaming regulator says casino operators and junkets ‘do not compete’ first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: CLSA forecasts just 0.3% Macau September GGR growth
A low bar does not always produce a big jump. Despite a favorable comparison with last September’s typhoon-disrupted month, CLSA sees Macau GGR growing only 0.3 percent to $2.27 billion, against a consensus of 9.5 percent. Seaport sits at the other end of the range with a 10 percent growth forecast, though it also fou…
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Las Vegas Sands increases ownership stake in Macau subsidiary Sands China above 75%
Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) has increased its stake in its Macau entity, Sands China Ltd, above 75%, the two […]
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Seaport expecting strong Macau rebound in September after August GGR falls short of expectations
Seaport Research Partners said it expects Macau’s gross gaming revenues to grow by 10% year-on-year in September, representing a significant […]
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Macau August Casino Revenue Reaches US$2.7 Billion Despite Annual Decline
Gross gaming revenue from casinos in Macau was down by 1.2% from the year before at MOP21.89 billion ($2.71 billion) for August, as reported by Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. The drop in GGR for the month did not stop Macau from reaching MOP169.05 billion worth of aggregate casino GGR. The number w…
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Macau casino revenue falls 1.2% to $2.71 billion in August, third monthly decline
Revenue rebounds 8.1% from July
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CLSA sees Macau September GGR growing just 0.3%, far below 9.5% consensus
CLSA expects Macau’s September GGR to rise just 0.3 percent, far below the market consensus of 9.5 percent growth. The post CLSA sees Macau September GGR growing just 0.3%, far below 9.5% consensus first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau August GGR slips 1.2% YoY to $2.71B
Macau’s August GGR fell 1.2 percent year-on-year to $2.71 billion but rebounded 8.1 percent from July. The post Macau August GGR slips 1.2% YoY to $2.71B first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau GGR falls 1.2% year-on-year to MOP$21.9 billion in August
Macau’s gross gaming reached MOP$21.9 billion (US$2.71 billion) in August, representing a 1.2% year-on-year decline, according to data from the […]
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Asia Pioneer Reports Higher 1H Profit As Equipment Demand Grows
Hong Kong-listed Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd reported a profit of approximately HKD2.3 million (US$284,370) for the first half of 2026. That compared with HKD24,959 in the prior-year period. The Macau-based electronic gaming equipment supplier said revenue for the 6 months ended June 30 increased by 47.3% …
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Star Entertainment cuts FY26 statutory loss to $220M
The numbers improved at Star Entertainment, but the safety net remains thin. Its FY26 statutory loss fell to $220 million, and the normalized EBITDA deficit narrowed substantially, while lower cash, uncertainty surrounding banking access, and the AUSTRAC case continue to cast doubt on the group’s future. Macau Legend,…
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Despite turning EBITDA positive in 1H26, Macau Legend warns it cannot meet loan obligations
Macau Legend Development says it continues to engage in discussions with its lenders for the extension of loan repayment terms […]
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Melco parent books slight revenue growth to US$2.6 billion in 1H26 but profit down 11.8% on higher costs
Melco International Development Limited, the Hong Kong-listed parent company of Macau concessionaire Melco Resorts & Entertainment, reported a 2.7% year-on-year […]
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Paradise Entertainment Plans North American Return After 1H26 Loss
Paradise Entertainment Ltd of Macau plans to resume LT Game operations in the North American casino market in light of the HK$82.6 million (US$10.5 million) loss the company posted in the first half year ended June 30, 2026. It is worth mentioning that one year earlier, the company registered a profit of HK$29.0 milli…
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Macau Legend turns adjusted EBITDA positive in first gaming-free half, but auditor withholds conclusion
Macau Legend swung to a $1.1M adjusted EBITDA profit in its first gaming-free half, but its auditor withheld a conclusion on going concern. The post Macau Legend turns adjusted EBITDA positive in first gaming-free half, but auditor withholds conclusion first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gaming giants face softer Macau and Las Vegas demand, Seaport report highlights
Lower-tier demand weakens
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