Good morning. Have a heart. That’s what Curacao is aiming to do with its new LOK legislation, pushing to up its reputation again and encouraging both registered companies and those wishing to seek out new opportunities. The group flexed its new muscles at ICE in Barcelona, demonstrating that it is very much open for business. Meanwhile, in Macau, January was very much underwhelming, even with the expected Chinese New Year bump. Analysts at Seaport are hoping February can see slightly better results, setting the tone for the rest of the year.
What you need to know
- Curacao’s new licensing rules draw attention at ICE Barcelona, showing its strength in adapting to a new normal.
- January’s GGR in Macau “fell short of expectations” despite positive early signs for this year’s CNY, Seaport Research Partners indicates.
On the radar
- Jeju Dream Tower casino sales jump 23% y-o-y in January.
- Paradise Co sees monthly rise in casino results, topping $48M in January.
- PAGCOR shuttering two Casino Filipino venues due to underperformance.
- New Deputy Director of Macau’s gaming watchdog named.
- Punter wins record $24.7M jackpot in Hong Kong’s CNY lottery.
- JP Morgan boosts share in The Star, despite worries of bankruptcy.
AGB Intelligence
CURACAO
New LOK law encourages gaming growth
Curacao is coming out swinging. With its new LOK legislation, the jurisdiction is aiming to fix previous mishaps and forge ahead stronger, looking to keep current companies running strong while attracting new investors. The group’s presence at ICE in Barcelona helped cement its position of being an open and honest region to do business in – with explicit regulations as to how that can happen.
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