World Casino News covers Macau. The world's richest gambling center generates important news on a daily basis and we give it due coverage. We let you know when the moguls who compete for empire there make a move and we follow their finances through boom times and declines as the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DJIC) reshapes the mecca from strictly a gambling center into a family playground for the world with mandated integrated resort amenities.
We let you know about casino project updates, openings, and closings as well as economy and finance, top brass career changes, and licensing issues to name a few of the topics covered. World Casino News works in harmony with the World Casino Directory so the Macau information you find there is always up to date and accurate. The directory profiles every casino in Macau from the baccarat tables to the hotels and amenities right down to the price range of dining. Our readers can explore the former Portuguese enclave from the comfort of their homes, or plan a trip and book their rooms.
Macau experienced a tourism surge over the three-day holiday weekend from December 20 to 22, 2024, with 312,035 visitors entering the city, according to data released by the Public Security Police. The mileston...
Macau has set an ambitious financial target for 2025, projecting MOP240 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR), signaling a strong recovery in its gaming and tourism industries. The forecast surpasses the MOP216...
Mainland China and Macau have joined forces to crack down on illegal foreign exchange operations and related crimes, dismantling 263 syndicates and identifying illicit funds exceeding RMB800 billion (approximat...
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced a significant new partnership, agreeing to host pre-season games in Macau starting in 2025. This marks the NBA's highly anticipated return to the Chinese ...
In a significant legal development in Macau, the Court of Final Appeal has affirmed the sentencing for Levo Chan Weng Lin, the erstwhile head of the now-obsolete Macau casino junket operator, Tak Chun Group. Ch...
As the clock ticks down to the end of a three-year transitional grace period under Macau's new gaming law, satellite casinos in the region face an uncertain future. Despite the looming 2025 deadline, discussion...
The Macau Financial Services Bureau (DSF) recently reported that the region has collected a substantial MOP73.04 billion (approximately $9.11 billion) in gaming taxes throughout the first 10 months of 2024. Thi...
The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government has unveiled a promising budget forecast for the year 2025, projecting a significant increase in gross gaming revenues (GGR). The budget, the final one t...
SJM Holdings Ltd has showcased a significant turnaround, reporting a profit of HKD101 million (US$13.0 million) for the third quarter ended September 30, contrasting sharply with a loss of HKD410 million during...
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd., a major player in Macau’s casino industry, recently unveiled its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showing a robust increase in net revenues despite some operatio...
Macau’s Ponte 16 resort has secured government approval to expand its facilities with a significant addition: a floating casino named the "Macau Palace." This landmark project will form part of a broader revita...
Wynn Resorts has posted improved financial results for the third quarter, largely attributed to significant revenue growth in its Macau operations. The Las Vegas-based gaming company reported a reduced net loss...
In October 2024, Macau's casino industry showcased remarkable resilience and growth, reaching a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of approximately MOP20.7 billion ($2.6 billion). This figure represents a significant 6...
In the third quarter of 2024, MGM China Holdings Ltd. announced impressive financial results that reflect the steady resurgence of Macau’s gaming industry. The Macau-based subsidiary of MGM Resorts Internationa...
In a decisive move to combat illicit gambling activities, Macau's government has enforced a robust new legislation known as the Illegal Gaming Law, which became effective immediately following its publication. ...