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S&P Global: Melco unlikely to see leverage, EBITDA margin improvement this year but commitment to debt reduction promising
Intensified competition among Macau’s concessionaires and the high marketing and commission expenses it demands will likely keep Melco Resorts & […]
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LT Game launches Steam & Fortune roulette in Macau casinos
LT Game has launched its Steam & Fortune dual-wheel electronic roulette product in Macau casinos following regulatory approval in February. The post LT Game launches Steam & Fortune roulette in Macau casinos first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Citigroup Lowers Macau August GGR Forecast to 4% Growth
Citigroup has reduced its forecast for Macau’s August gross gaming revenue to MOP23 billion, equivalent to $2.86 billion, after a slight slowdown during the second week of the month. It should be noted that the adjusted figure is higher than the previous estimate made by the company at MOP23.5 billion ($2.92 billion).…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Melco’s Macau cost-cutting options remain limited
In Macau’s competitive arena, spending less may be harder than earning more. CBRE expects Melco’s daily operating costs to remain around $3.4 million, even after a spending review, while elevated expenses and promotional reinvestment weigh on margins and extend the deleveraging timetable. Galaxy is playing from a much…
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Macau August GGR forecast trimmed to 4% growth: Citigroup
Citigroup trimmed its Macau August GGR forecast to $2.86 billion, still up 4 percent YoY, after the second-week run rate eased. The post Macau August GGR forecast trimmed to 4% growth: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Melco faces limited scope for Macau cost cuts amid intense competition: CBRE
CBRE expects Melco’s Macau operating costs to stay near $3.4 million daily, limiting meaningful cuts and slowing deleveraging. The post Melco faces limited scope for Macau cost cuts amid intense competition: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Acres: Now is the “ideal moment” to enter Macau gaming market
With Macau’s competitive environment more challenging than ever, now is the perfect time for US-based casino technology manufacturer Acres Manufacturing […]
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Melco reveals REM Hotel interiors ahead of October grand opening
Melco has revealed the interiors of its 149-room REM hotel at City of Dreams Macau ahead of a grand opening after October’s Golden Week. The post Melco reveals REM Hotel interiors ahead of October grand opening first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau’s MICE event participants up by 37.6% in 2Q26
Latest data from Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicates that the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) sector delivered […]
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Favorable hold cuts Bloomberry’s 2Q26 loss by 75%
A favorable hold can make a difficult quarter look considerably brighter. Bloomberry narrowed its second-quarter loss by 75 percent to $6.1 million, with stronger hold rates and cost controls lifting EBITDA even as VIP and premium-mass demand remained soft. In Macau, Sands China doubled its interim dividend, bringing …
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Macau’s Paradise Entertainment warns of likely US$10.5 million loss in 1H26 on satellite casino closure, lower gaming machine sales
Macau’s Paradise Entertainment has warned that it expects to record a HK$82.6 million (US$10.5 million) loss in the six months […]
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City of Dreams Manila sale would create value for Melco: Seaport
Seaport says selling City of Dreams Manila would create value, accelerate debt reduction and sharpen Melco’s focus on Macau. The post City of Dreams Manila sale would create value for Melco: Seaport first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Cassinos de Macau geram US$ 30,9 bi e impulsionam investimento científico
Território chinês usa arrecadação bilionária do mercado de apostas para construir campus universitário e centros de pesquisa The post Cassinos de Macau geram US$ 30,9 bi e impulsionam investimento científico appeared first on BNLData.
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Macau acumula US$ 7,2 bilhões em receitas de jogos entre janeiro e julho
Macau registrou aproximadamente 58,34 bilhões de patacas (US$ 7,22 bilhões) em receitas de jogos nos primeiros sete meses de 2026. O resultado se refere ao período entre janeiro e julho […] O post Macau acumula US$ 7,2 bilhões em receitas de jogos entre janeiro e julho apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Melco opens REM at City of Dreams Macau
The opening has also seen a reconfiguration of the gaming floor at City Of Dreams Melco Resorts & Entertainment has soft-opened the REM hotel, replacing the former Countdown Hotel tower, at its City of Dreams complex in Macau, with a hard opening set to take place in October after Golden Week. Lawrence Ho, Melco Chair…
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Genting Malaysia dissolves Macau-incorporated subsidiary that bid for Macau gaming concession in 2022
Genting Malaysia has begun the process to dissolve a subsidiary it previously incorporated in Macau as part of its unsuccessful […]
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US Gaming Supplier Acres Gains Macau Approval
US-based casino technology manufacturer Acres Manufacturing Company has received approval from Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, or DICJ, to operate as one of the city’s gaming machine manufacturers. The approval gives the company a formal place in Macau’s regulated gaming supplier list for a limited …
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Macau Collects US$7.2 Billion in Gaming Taxes Through July 2026
The Gaming Revenue of Macau amounted to approximately MOP58.34 billion (US$7.22 billion) during the period of January to July 2026. This marked a rise of 9.3% as compared to the total recorded for the same period last year, based on the data provided by the city’s Financial Services Bureau. Gaming taxes remained the m…
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Macau gaming tax collected reaches US$7.21 billion in first seven months of 2026
The Macau government collected a total of MOP$58.3 billion (US$7.21 billion) in gaming taxes for the first seven months of […]
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Melco to hold Grand Opening of revamped hotel REM at City of Dreams Macau in October as dividend resumption put on hold
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has already soft-opened its revamped hotel REM at City of Dreams Macau and will hold a […]
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Melco revenues down 5.7% to US$1.25 billion in 2Q26 as Macau resorts impacted by low hold football World Cup
Low-hold at flagship property City of Dreams Macau and a significant impact from the FIFA World Cup saw Macau’s Melco […]
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City of Dreams Macau weakness weighs on Melco’s 2Q26 revenue and EBITDA
City of Dreams Macau weakness weighed on Melco’s 2Q26 results, as group revenue fell 6% and property EBITDA declined 20%. The post City of Dreams Macau weakness weighs on Melco’s 2Q26 revenue and EBITDA first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau gaming tax revenue rises 9.3% to $7.22B through July
Macau's seven-month gaming tax revenue climbed 9.3 percent to $7.22 billion, while July alone generated $885 million for the government. The post Macau gaming tax revenue rises 9.3% to $7.22B through July first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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US gaming equipment manufacturer Acres approved by DICJ to conduct business in Macau
US-based casino technology manufacturer Acres Manufacturing Company has received approval from Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) to become […]
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W Macau appoints Sammy King as general manager
W Macau – Studio City has appointed hospitality veteran Sammy King as general manager to oversee hotel operations and business performance. The post W Macau appoints Sammy King as general manager first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Galaxy 2Q26 EBITDA falls 5% on World Cup impact
Football briefly took the spotlight from Macau’s gaming floors, leaving Galaxy with a softer second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA fell 5 percent year-on-year to $431 million, while StarWorld’s renovation compounded the World Cup impact. The underlying result was firmer: normalized EBITDA rose 8 percent, and customer demand…
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Macau government to invest US$16 billion in next five years to boost economic contribution of non-gaming sectors
Macau’s Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stated in an article published Tuesday that the SAR will invest MOP$130 billion (US$16.1 […]
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Galaxy Entertainment dips in Q2 with extended World Cup influencing customer behaviour
Operator continues investment on Phase 4 of Galaxy Macu and refurb at StarWorld Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment generated first-half revenue of HK$24.2bn, up four per cent year-on-year. Gaming grew by six per cent, Adjusted Property EBITDA grew nine per cent, and Adjusted Property EBITDA margin expanded fro…
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Galaxy revenues steady at US$1.53 billion in 2Q26 despite negative impact of World Cup and ongoing StarWorld renovation
Macau’s Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported gross gaming revenue of HK$12.0 billion (US$1.53 billion) in 2Q26, flat year-on-year but down […]
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Macau court rules concessionaire not liable for funds deposited with junket for investment return
Macau’s Court of Final Appeal has ruled that a casino operator is not liable for some HK$43.8 million (US$5.58 million) […]
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Galaxy And MGM China Lead Macau Market Share Gains In July, UBS Says
Galaxy Entertainment Group and MGM China recorded the largest estimated market share gains among Macau’s six gaming operators in July, with each adding about 1.5 percentage points from the previous month, according to UBS. Galaxy’s estimated share rose to 23%, putting it level with Sands China for the largest share of…
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Interblock’s Free Fall Roulette Wins Macau Approval Ahead Of Asia Debut
Interblock’s Free Fall Roulette product has received approval from Macau’s casino regulator and is set to make its Asian debut in the city. Vincent Tang, Interblock’s vice president of sales for Asia Pacific, said the product has officially received DICJ approval on paper, referring to Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Co…
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Asia Pioneer Flags Nearly 90-Fold Profit Surge In 1H26 On Stronger Gaming Equipment Demand
A profit alert has been issued by Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd, an electronic gaming equipment supplier based in Macau and traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange, regarding the six-month financial period ending June 30, 2026. This company is expecting its profit and total comprehensive income to have increa…
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Citi: Macau GGR run-rate up 12% month-on-month in first nine days of August
Macau’s gross gaming revenue is estimated to have reached MOP$6.6 billion (US$816 million) in the first nine days of August, […]
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Macau August GGR run rate rises 12% MoM on concerts, pent-up demand: Citigroup
Macau’s daily GGR rose 12 percent from July to $91 million in early August, supported by pent-up demand and major concerts. The post Macau August GGR run rate rises 12% MoM on concerts, pent-up demand: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Tickets to NBA China Games 2026 at The Venetian Macao to go on sale this Wednesday
Macau concessionaire Sands China Ltd and the National Basketball Association (NBA) will have announced the launch of ticket sales to […]
Read summary →IAG announces JW Marriott Grand Ballroom at Galaxy Macau as venue for 2026 Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner, Official After Party at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge
Leading B2B gaming industry media brand Inside Asian Gaming is thrilled to announce the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom atGalaxy Macau […]
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Macau’s Asia Pioneer Entertainment issues positive profit alert as gaming distribution business drives revenue growth
Macau-based gaming distributor Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE) has issued a positive profit alert on what it says was a “90-fold” […]
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Sands China opens NBA China Games ticket sales on August 12th
Tickets for the Mavericks–Rockets preseason games in Macau will go on sale August 12th, starting at MOP588. The post Sands China opens NBA China Games ticket sales on August 12th first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau 2Q26 non-gaming spending per visitor rises 5.6%, extending first-quarter recovery
Macau’s per-capita non-gaming visitor spending rose 5.6% YoY in 2Q26, while total expenditure increased 9.8% to $2.49 billion. The post Macau 2Q26 non-gaming spending per visitor rises 5.6%, extending first-quarter recovery first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Sands China reinforces CSR commitment with 13th Annual MSO Healthy Athletes event
Sands China recently joined Macau Special Olympics (MSO) and the Macau Medical and Health Federation to co-organise the 2026 Special Olympics Community – Healthy Athletes® Programme at Saint Paul School Macau in support of International Special Olympics Day. The post Sands China reinforces CSR commitment with 13th Ann…
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MGM China lives up to dividend promise by declaring interim dividend representing 50% of 1H26 profits
Macau concessionaire MGM China has declared an interim dividend of HK$0.25 per share for the six months ended 30 June […]
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Wynn Resorts reports higher Q2 revenue
The casino operator posted year-over-year revenue growth during the second quarter. US.- Wynn Resorts has reported operating revenue of $1.86bn for the second quarter of 2026, up $119.1m from $1.74bn in the same period last year. Net income more than doubled to $140.1m. Macau properties contributed to the improved res…
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Wynn Macau’s stronger earnings improve credit outlook despite 2027 capex pressure
CreditSights turned more positive on Wynn Macau’s bonds as stronger earnings improved leverage, despite a sharp rise in planned 2027 capital spending. The post Wynn Macau’s stronger earnings improve credit outlook despite 2027 capex pressure first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Aramont and Mongterang launch first Vietnam installment of AI-powered casino-floor module AXPRO iVideo at Palazzo Club in Ho Chi Minh City
Macau-based Aramont Company Limited and South Korea’s Mongterang International Limited have launched their jointly owned AXPRO iVIDEO into Vietnam via […]
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Wynn Macau Registers Higher Q2 Operating Profit on Growth in Premium Mass and Summer Tourism
Wynn Macau Ltd registered a 26.9% rise in operating profit compared to last year’s corresponding period, aided by improved business performance at its Macau casinos. For the quarter ending June 30, operating profit increased to more than US$162.8 million, based on figures issued on Tuesday by its parent Wynn Resorts L…
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UAE delays overshadow solid Q2 in Macau for Wynn Resorts
It will be more than a year before Wynn Resorts' UAE project is finished, but the company still posted mostly positive numbers in Q2.
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Wynn Resorts more than doubles quarterly profit in Q2, Al Marjan opening slips to September 2027
Strong Macau performance Wynn Macau generated revenue of $351.1 million in Q2
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Wynn Resorts Q2 Beats on Macau Hold as Las Vegas and Boston Earnings Slide
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) Q2 2026 earnings results comfortably cleared Wall Street’s second-quarter bar on both the top and bottom lines. But the beat was narrower in quality than the headline suggests. Released after the closing bell on August 4, 2026, the Wynn Resorts results showed total operating revenues of $1.86 billi…
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Q2 2026: Wynn’s Macau growth offsets softer Vegas performance
Wynn Resorts reported a rise in group revenue and net profit in Q2 after a strong performance in Macau helped softer conditions in Las Vegas. The post Q2 2026: Wynn’s Macau growth offsets softer Vegas performance appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Macau Public Security Police Force appoints Ng Sou Peng as new Director
The Macao SAR Government has announced the appointment of Ng Sou Peng, Intendent of the Public Security Police Force (PSP), […]
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Wynn’s Macau operating revenue tops $1B in 2Q26, led by Wynn Palace
Wynn’s Macau operations generated $1 billion in 2Q26 revenue, with Wynn Palace accounting for nearly all group growth. The post Wynn’s Macau operating revenue tops $1B in 2Q26, led by Wynn Palace first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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High win rates at Wynn Palace drive Wynn Macau Ltd to 13.7% year-on-year increase in 2Q26 operating revenues to US$1 billion
Global gaming operator Wynn Resorts Ltd released its 2Q26 financial results early Wednesday (Asia time), with the company highlighting a […]
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Macau July casino revenue falls 8.4% as FIFA World Cup weighs on demand
Analysts see recovery starting August
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Macau Casino GGR Seen Recovering In August And September After World Cup Drag
Seaport Research Partners says that Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) will grow year-on-year in August, with even greater growth in September. The analysts of Seaport believe that business activity will normalize due to the disturbance caused by the FIFA World Cup 2026, which negatively affected the gaming business i…
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Wall Street Bets: Churchill Downs, MGM, Sportradar, Macau
Truist Securities’ Barry Jonas looked at Churchill Downs on July 30: “Management laid out its growth outlook for Derby 2027 (and 2028) despite the tougher comps and temporary structures coming online. M&A was also a hot topic headlined by the exploration of a regional property sale as well as the United Tote acquisiti…
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Studio City hospital featured in CNN report on Macau medical tourism
CNN featured iRad Hospital at Studio City in a report examining Macau’s efforts to develop medical and wellness tourism. The post Studio City hospital featured in CNN report on Macau medical tourism first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macao Casino Revival in the Cards as Tourist Numbers Balloon
Macao is bracing for a casino revival following a World Cup slump that saw operators post disappointing second-quarter results, as tourist numbers rise and expansion projects are underway. Per data from Macau International Airport, almost 3.9 million passengers used the air terminal in the first six months of the year…
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