Good Morning. Continuing in orbit. Macau’s top satellite casinos, including Casino Kam Pek Paradise, Fortuna Casino, and Ponte 16, are anticipated to continue operations beyond 2025 under a new compensation model, as reported by CLSA analyst Jeffrey Kiang. In nearby Hong Kong, the government has proposed a new regulatory framework for basketball betting, featuring a 50 percent tax on net betting turnover, following overwhelming public support.
What you need to know
- Macau satellite casinos with strong earnings are likely to stay open post-2025 under restructured contracts, indicates CLSA.
- Hong Kong proposes a 50 percent tax on net basketball betting turnover, after strong public support for the new revenue avenue.
On the radar
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- ACMA finds 4 wagering providers in breach of self-exclusion rules.
- Macau sees over 100M border crossings in the first 5 months of the year.
- Macau trying to improve hotel room shortage via improved legislation
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Macau’s satellite casinos poised for continued success post-2025
Macau’s leading satellite casinos, such as Casino Kam Pek Paradise, Fortuna Casino, and Ponte 16, are expected to remain operational beyond 2025 under a new compensation model, according to CLSA analyst Jeffrey Kiang. These properties have demonstrated strong performance, with Kam Pek Paradise alone reporting HK$310 million in EBITDA in 2024, significantly surpassing other satellite venues. As the transition period under the 2022 gaming law ends, satellite operators will shift to a management fee structure instead of revenue sharing, but profitable casinos are likely to sustain their operations.
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