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.
After the exuberance of the National Day Golden Week, Macau's casinos witnessed a substantial decrease in daily gross gaming revenues (GGR). During the third week of October, the daily GGR plummeted to approxim...
In a landmark election, Sam Hou Fai has been elected as Macau’s new Chief Executive, receiving an overwhelming 98.99% of the vote. The 62-year-old, who previously served as Macau’s top judge, secured 394 of the...
Macau’s gaming industry has continued its rapid recovery in 2024, with the region’s tax revenue from gaming reaching nearly MOP66.40 billion (US$8.31 billion) within the first nine months of the year, surpassin...
Macau's casinos experienced a significant rebound during the National Day Golden Week, recording daily gross gaming revenues (GGR) surpassing MOP$1 billion. This performance was close to the figures of 2019 and...
As Macau's prestigious October Golden Week festivities unfold, Citigroup analysts have reported unprecedented activity in the premium mass betting sector. This period, spanning from October 1 to October 7, has ...
In a week marked by substantial financial activity, shares of Macau-based gaming operators have seen an impressive average increase of 23.7%, fueled by the announcement of China’s broadest economic stimulus pac...
In September 2024, Macau's casino landscape presented a complex picture, marked by a significant monthly decrease and an annual increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR). The figures, sourced from the local Gaming...
Sands China Ltd. proudly announced the opening of the newly remodeled Londoner Grand Casino within The Londoner Macao resort. The casino, formerly the Pacifica, commenced operations at noon on September 26. Thi...
Macau's Financial Services Bureau reported a significant rise in gaming tax revenues for August, with a collection of MOP$7.16 billion (US$891 million). This figure represents a 4.8% increase from the previous ...
According to a recent report from Citigroup, Macau’s premium mass gaming segment, particularly the spending behavior of high rollers, also known as "whales," is showing notable acceleration in 2024. The investm...
Citigroup has adjusted its estimate for Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for September, reducing its forecast from MOP$18.25 billion to MOP$17.75 billion (US$2.21 billion). This change follows a significant 1...
In the first half of 2024, Macau experienced a notable increase in gaming-related criminal activities, with a 61.8% surge compared to the first six months of 2023. According to Asia Gaming Brief, the Office of ...
In an effort to streamline operations and improve administrative efficiency, Macau's financial regulator has introduced a series of updates to the authorization process for foreign exchange (FX) services within...
In a significant rebound for the gaming industry, Macau's casinos have reported an impressive increase in gross gaming revenues (GGR) for August. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) provided fi...
SJM Holdings, a casino operator from Macau, has witnessed a substantial enhancement in its operational outcomes, primarily due to cost reductions in its satellite casinos and significant upgrades across its maj...