Good Morning. They were often lamented as dingy, low-class gaming offerings that did little to aid Macau’s internationally-facing image. But satellite casinos held a particular place in the heart of those who remember the era before integrated resorts took over. That’s all ending on December 31st, as all 11 will cease operating under their current format. SJM is still working to acquire two of the operations, while Melco tries to hold on to three of its slot clubs. The decision for closure was not well met by the property managers, some of which stand to lose a significant portion of their business.
What you need to know
- All 11 of Macau’s remaining satellite casinos will close by December 31st, marking the end of an era for the city’s gaming industry.
- SJM indicates its intentions to acquire Ponte 16 and L’Arc satellite casino properties while shuttering seven others.
- Macau’s satellite casino operators lament the upcoming closure of their properties, indicating hard times ahead.
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AGB Intelligence
MACAU
All satellite casinos to shutter by year-end
Macau’s 11 satellite casinos will cease operations under their current format, with numerous slot clubs facing a similar fate. The end of the grace period under new legislative alterations was expected, however the extent of the closures was hard to define, given that some were highly profitable. Negotiations are expected to maintain two satellite casinos open under SJM, while Galaxy and Melco relinquish their one each, even as Melco aims to hold onto three of its slot clubs under management contracts.
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