Experts are struggling to find quantifiable advantages to the new foreigner-only gaming zones in Macau casinos, noting that none of Macau’s six gaming concessionaires have so far applied for the tax break, reducing the 40 percent charge on their gross gaming revenue (GGR), which could be applicable to gambling by foreigners under the new concession system.

Macau's Chief Executive said late on Tuesday that all six gaming operators in the city have established foreigner-only gaming zones, with a total of 12 designated areas. The official also welcomed proposals by gaming operators to bring in overseas customers on private jets given the delay in resuming commercial flight capacity. 

Two of Macau's six gaming concessionaires have already set up foreigner-only casino areas, to take advantage of tax breaks for the areas being offered by Macau authorities. Both Sands China and Melco Resorts have submitted their plans for the zones to Macau's gaming watchdog, a top gaming scholar told AGB.

After Macau authorities announced their intention for all gaming concessionaires to adopt radio frequency identification (RFID) tables, commonly known as smart gaming tables, a gaming insider believes that the measure will have a "net neutral" impact on Macau’s gaming revenue.

Experts are questioning the efficacy of Macau's foreigner-only gaming zones, as operators don't appear to be making any gains from the proposed tax breaks they entitle.

According to Nelson Kot, the president of the Macau Comprehensive Social Research Association, Macau's gaming operators have been discussing actively with licensed junkets, aiming to boost the VIP revenue rebound.

Sands China has come roaring back to life in the first quarter, delivering EBITDA of $398 million, even as LVS' Chairman says its $3.8 billion Macau investment is "just a baseline". In Singapore, MBS' EBITDA was just shy of the Macau results, despite 'subdued' visitation from China.

Melco Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho has confirmed that the operator has opened three foreigner-only gaming zones within the group's Macau properties.

The work week is ending on a high note! Strong performance at Solaire in the Philippines drove Bloomberry back into the black, with profit reaching $92.3 million.

Macau’s gaming concessionaires will be allowed to create foreigner-only gaming rooms and chips and be eligible for a waiver on the five percent tax on the revenue generated by the foreigner-only gaming rooms.