Good Morning. Sands China appears to have lost a bit of market share in the mass segment, despite dominating about a quarter of the market, with renovations cutting into the group’s potential offerings, according to Morgan Stanley. In the Philippines, Premium Leisure Corp says that drops in VIP contributed to a 44 percent fall in gaming revenue from City of Dreams Manila in the first quarter. And further abroad, Imperial Pacific has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, effectively halting its bid to retain its casino license in Saipan.
What you need to know
- Morgan Stanley revises Sands China’s 2024 EBITDA forecast down by 8 percent to $2.4 billion due to a loss in mass market share.
- Premium Leisure Corp says drops in VIP triggered a 44 percent fall in gaming revenue for City of Dreams Manila in 1Q24.
- Imperial Pacific International filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, halting negotiations with the Commonwealth Casino Commission.
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