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.
MGM China, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, has shown a keen interest in potential investment opportunities within Thailand’s emerging casino development sector, according to recent reports. Macau Chi...
CLSA, a leading brokerage firm, has updated its forecasts for Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2024, now projecting a 1.6 percent increase. The revised estimate suggests that GGR will reach MOP$239.9 bill...
At the recent G2E Asia conference, industry stalwarts from Light & Wonder and Aristocrat examined a transformative trajectory for themed gaming zones across Asia's burgeoning casino landscape. Ken Jolly, Vi...
Macau's casino industry experienced a significant surge in May, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching nearly MOP20.19 billion (US$2.51 billion). This figure marks an 8.9 percent increase from April’s GGR of ...
A novel side bet for baccarat, known as "Small 6/Big 6", has been introduced in Macau’s casino market. Currently, this new betting option is available in both the mass and high-limit areas of MGM China Holdings...
Macau is known as a thriving gambling hub located along China’s Southern coast. The region is home to over 50 physical casinos, with 33 in Macau, 13 in Cotai, and another 5 in Taipa. The casinos in the area bri...
A recent academic study has shed light on the difficulties faced by frontline casino employees in Macau when attempting to address problematic gambling behaviors despite their strong understanding of responsibl...
Wynn Macau celebrated a remarkable surge in its operating revenues during the initial quarter of the year, witnessing an astounding 66.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. This surge propelled its ...
During the five-day Golden Week holiday spanning from May 1 to May 5, 2024, Macau experienced a significant revenue surge. Reports indicate that gaming operators raked in an estimated gross gaming revenue of ap...
MGM Resorts International has reached unprecedented success, with record-breaking revenue reported in the first quarter of 2024. The company’s Las Vegas property delivered exceptional results, while its casino ...
Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has approved a new baccarat side bet offering odds as high as 50 times the stake. Regulator's approval of the side bet will reportedly be welcomed by Mac...
Macau's Financial Services Bureau released the results for the first quarter of 2024 on Monday, April 22, 2024, and the city earned 116.8% more on taxes than in the same period last year.
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From August 1, 2024, a new gaming credit law will come into effect in Macau. After the proposal was submitted, the city’s Legislative Assembly approved it on April 12, 2024. The proposal received a unanimous “y...
Evaluating the lengthy prospects of the gaming industry in Macau, Citigroup, a brokerage company based in New York, emphasizes the notable effect of the extensive acceptance of smart gaming tables on its expans...
Macau’s concessionaire Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s parent company, Melco International Development Ltd, reportedly lost HK$1,74 billion (US$222 million) in 2023. The loss is attributable to the owners.
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