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.
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 ...
MGM China is gearing up for its first significant poker tournament series, the 2024 MGM Poker Tournament Series, slated to take place from September 3 to 15 at the prestigious MGM Cotai in Macau. This eagerly a...
Macau has witnessed a notable increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in July 2024, signaling a robust recovery and a promising outlook for the remainder of the year. According to the Gaming Inspection and Coord...
Last week, a global IT outage caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected millions of devices worldwide, disrupting services across various sectors from banking to airlines. However, ...
CLSA has revised its financial projections for Macau's gaming sector for 2024 and 2025. This adjustment reflects ongoing changes in the global and regional economic landscape, competitive pressures among Macau'...
The 13 Hotel, an ultra-luxury establishment in Macau, has reopened its doors after years of dormancy and financial struggles. Despite its parent company being declared bankrupt and a failed auction attempt earl...
Macau's Judiciary Police (PJ) reported a significant rise in gaming-related crimes, with 579 cases documented from January to May 2024, marking a 75.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year....
In a significant breakthrough, police forces from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have successfully dismantled an illegal bookmaking syndicate, leading to the arrest of 93 suspects. The Macau Judiciary Police r...
Chinese tourists are set to enjoy expanded duty-free shopping benefits in Hong Kong, as Beijing plans a substantial increase in the current purchasing limit, according to a report from the Hong Kong media outle...
MGM China Holdings Ltd, a majority-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International and the Macau-based casino operator, is actively pursuing expansion plans for its flagship property, MGM Cotai. The company has b...