Good Morning. Macau’s Chief Executive took full advantage of his first Policy Address in the role, taking aim at operators and saying they, rather than the government, hold the future of satellite casino properties in their hands. The top official also addressed economic uncertainties, indicating a budget revision may be necessary, while also pushing gaming concessionaires to up their non-gaming diversification spend. Meanwhile, the US-China tensions have yet to discourage high-spending Chinese players in the gaming hub, while mass play showed a lagging trend.
What you need to know
- Macau CE says future of satellite casinos depends on concessionaires, not government, underlining law’s clear guidance and fixed transition period.
- Macau CE urges gaming operators to up investments in non-gaming diversification in first Policy Address.
- Macau’s high-stakes gamblers remain unfazed by US-China tensions, as premium play stays strong and mass shows slight softening.
On the radar
- VIP revenue at Okada Manila tumbles in 1Q25, improvement only in mass.
- Melco sees “limited” impact from satellite casino transition.
- Cash availability concerns in Macau may be overblown: analysts.
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- Thailand’s new anti-scam law targets banks, telecoms, and social media.
- Singapore GDP growth in 2025 could be 0%, as tariffs bite.
- Online ride hailing services to be studied to improve transport: Macau CE.
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Macau concessionaires responsible for the fate of satellite casinos: CE
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