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.
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...
Sands China Ltd emerged as a leader in Macau’s casino industry for the second quarter, leading in mass-market and VIP gross gaming revenue (GGR) as well as hold-adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depr...
Macau's economy has shown significant signs of recovery in 2024, with the region's gross domestic product (GDP) reaching MOP204.3 billion (US$25.5 billion) in the first half of the year. This marks a real year-...
The Macau Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has raised alarms over a significant increase in gambling disorder cases during the first half of 2024. According to official reports, 108 cases were registered in the cent...
Chinese authorities, in collaboration with Macau’s enforcement agencies, have successfully dismantled major illegal currency exchange operations that had been operating in and around Macau casinos. The coordina...
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has announced a substantial increase in gross gaming revenues, achieving HK$10.3 billion (US$1.32 billion) for the second quarter of 2024. This marks a significant 35.0% rise fr...
In a significant move to combat gambling crimes, the Macau government is set to criminalize unlicensed money exchange activities within casino premises, escalating the crackdown on informal financial practices ...