Good Morning. Try so hard and get so far. But in the end, the government matters. Macau’s gaming operators have been saddled with the necessity to develop other non-gaming outlets. Yet, amongst that strong push (and investment), local authorities don’t appear content with their gaming results. While GGR continues to show steady results, it’s unclear exactly how much officials want this sector to grow, and if they’re willing to let it to. Looking to premonitions, Macau’s boss Sam Hou Fai, is hoping for a digital oversight of all things compliance-related, with a push to develop the sector as Macau gaming grows further.
What you need to know
- Top official: Macau GGR remains below expectations, is unlikely to meet targets by year-end, sector is vulnerable to external economic conditions.
- Macau gov’t to “ensure strict legal compliance” and “improved digitalised management” of gaming sector: Chief Executive.
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MACAU
GGR has not met expectations: Chief Executive
Macau is structured for ongoing growth. And that growth is supported by the local government…to an extent. Following the launch of MSAR’s new casino concessions, the authorities know exactly how much pull they have with the operators, and it appears that the string is getting unravelled. Now, authorities say that expectations are not being met, prompting questions over how the current framework is succeeding.
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