Macau
Macau April GGR trending for 95% drop: Bernstein
Macau’s gross gambling revenue is currently on track to be virtually wiped out in April, with no visibility as to when the situation will improve, according to Bernstein Research.
Macau Q1 suspicious transactions fall
Macau saw a drop in the number of suspicious transactions reported in the first quarter, mainly due to a decline from the gaming sector.
Final public transportation link between Macau and Hong Kong severed
All public transportation links between Macau and Hong Kong are now severed as the bus service over Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has been ordered to...
Coronavirus live updates: Singapore IRs suspending operations until May 4
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Macau operators not conducting mass layoffs, casinos to remain open
Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, has said so far gaming operators are not laying off staff and the government hoped to ask for the lifting of the individual visit scheme once the Covid-19 situation stabilizes.
VIP to lead recovery, but no reprieve in the near term
VIP gamers are expected to lead the recovery in Asia, but there is still no clarity as to when the markets will improve, with...
Melco grants shares worth $19m to CEO Lawrence Ho
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has granted restricted shares worth about $19.3 million to CEO Lawrence Ho, in part to preserve its cash position during the Covid-19 crisis.
No immediate liquidity concerns for Macau operators
Macau’s six operators have enough liquidity for the next six months before they are likely to need to draw on debt financing, Bernstein Research reported.
Macau March GGR drops 80 percent, April seen worse
Macau’s gross gambling revenue tumbled 80 percent in March, in line with expectations, with April likely to see an even greater drop due to tighter travel restrictions.
Ponte 16 investor reports 2% gain in 2019 revenue
Success Universe, an investor in Macau’s Ponte 16, said group revenue for 2019 gained two percent to HK$1.14 billion ($147 million).
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