Macau
Success Universe expects to report 2019 profit gain
Success Universe, an investor in Macau’s Ponte 16, said it expects to report a gain of about 30-40 percent in 2019 profit, compared with the HK$54.2 million ($6.98 million) it reported the prior year.
Moody’s sees downgrade risk for LVS
Moody’s has placed the ratings of Las Vegas Sands on review for a downgrade given the steep drop in gaming revenue at its Macau and Singapore operations as a result of the coronavirus.
Two casinos remain closed in Macau as grace period ends
At the end of the 30-day grace period for Macau’s casinos to reopen, the government has announced that two properties will remain closed and that about 80 percent of the table capacity is now operational.
Macau 2020 GGR forecast halved
Macau has halved its forecast for 2020 gross gambling revenue due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and announced new measures to help local business.
Macau closes borders after new infections
Macau closed its borders to all non-residents as of midnight on March 18, with the exception of blue-card holders and residents from greater China, after another case of imported Covid-19.
New Macau Covid-19 case may dent travel easing hopes: Bernstein
Macau has reported its first new Covid-19 case in a month, which may delay plans to begin easing travel restrictions to the territory, Bernstein Research says.
SJM reports 12.5% profit gain for 2019
SJM Holdings posted a 12.5 percent gain for 2019 and said it was in a solid position to weather the challenges posed by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Bonusing and loyalty strategy key to mass-market retention
With Macau continuing to haemorrhage VIP gamblers, there has never been a greater onus on operators in the special administrative region to latch on to the relative predictability afforded by the premium and mass markets.
Nerves of steel and a long-term view needed for stock investors
Asia’s gaming stocks have been pummelled by the outbreak of the coronavirus, but with signs China may be bringing the disease under control, is it nearing the time to re-enter the market?
Melco required to share privileged documents in NSW probe
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