TAGSam Hou Fai

Sam Hou Fai is a former Macau judge and politician who is currently the Chief Executive of Macau. Sam Hou Fai served as the 1st President of the Court of Final Appeal of Macau, the highest court in Macau, China.

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Macau

Macau finance secretary Tai Kin Ip resigns unexpectedly

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Macau

Macau gov’t says 3,500 staff reassigned as satellite casino exit nears deadline

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Macau

Macau historic district revitalization handed from casino operators to community organization

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Macau

Macau to add 800 taxis and launch legislation for ride-hailing

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Macau

Macau GGR to grow 16% in 4Q25, double-digit pace to extend into 2026: Morgan Stanley

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Macau

Macau gov’t predicts lower gaming tax volume for 2026

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Macau

“Strict legal compliance” and “improved digitalized management” of gaming sector: Macau Chief Executive

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Macau

Macau’s Chief Executive urges caution in gaming market predictions amid uncertain economic outlook

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Deep Dive

Macau’s economic recovery stable but uneven: Think tank

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Macau

US-China tariff spat raised by HK&Macau Affairs Office head during visit

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Macau

Macau drives four major projects to reduce reliance on gaming industry

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Macau

Mass market revenue reaches 75% of total Macau GGR in 1Q25

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Macau

Macau CE urges gaming operators to up investments in non-gaming diversification

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Macau

Macau’s gaming revenue outlook dims as early 2025 results disappoint

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Macau

Macau’s Chief Executive warns of potential revenue shortfall amid slow gaming start in 2025

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Macau

Macau’s overdependence on gaming will be hard to overcome in the short term: CE

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Macau

China’s president urges Macau to continue diversification drive away from gaming

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Macau

Macau gaming operators expect regulatory fine-tuning for satellite casinos

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Macau

Uncertainty surrounds Macau satellite casinos as government talks pending

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Macau

Macau’s shift away from gaming poses risks for foreign investors: security consultant

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Philippines

DigiPlus joins Brazil’s responsible gaming institute IBJR

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DigiPlus signs up to Brazil's responsible gaming institute as it continues investing in the market under its BingoPlus brand.
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Australia

Light & Wonder holds FY26 AEBITDA growth outlook ahead of 2Q26 results

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Light & Wonder reaffirmed mid-to-high single-digit AEBITDA growth for 2026, after a $134 million 2Q26 buyback that is now paused.
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Elsewhere

Curacao issues wind-down rules for gaming license holders

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Curacao sets wind-down rules for license holders, requiring orderly closures, player protection and settlement of all outstanding liabilities.
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Elsewhere

Timor-Leste crackdown snares 90 more in Dili and Liquiçá raids

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Timor-Leste detained 90 foreign nationals in Dili and Liquiçá as its crackdown on suspected online scam and illegal gambling networks widens.
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Macau

Macau GGR to recover from August as World Cup drag fades: Jefferies

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Macau's 2Q26 GGR came in flat at $8.2 billion as the World Cup diverted spending, but Jefferies expects a recovery from August.
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South Korea

Chinese tourism recovery lifts Korea’s foreigner-only casinos: brokerage 

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Korea’s foreigner-only casino sector is regaining momentum as Chinese arrivals rebound and visa-free group tours support inbound demand.
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Macau

Macau July GGR to drop 5%, recovery expected after World Cup: Citigroup

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Macau’s July GGR is forecast to fall 5 percent to $2.60 billion, though Citigroup expects recovery as the World Cup winds down.
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Philippines

Velvix secures strategic EGM deployment with LaVie Resort in Manila

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Velvix Corporation, a developer of both EGM cabinets and software for the APAC and North American markets, has shared the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with LaVie Resort and Casino Manila, marking an important step in the company’s continued expansion into the Philippines gaming market. 
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Macau

CLSA trims Macau 2026 GGR growth to 2.3% after weak June, softer July outlook

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CLSA trims its 2026 Macau GGR forecast to $31.3B, or 2.3 percent growth, after a weak June and an expected 12 percent July decline.
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 65 in crackdown on illegal gambling dens and nightclubs

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Hong Kong police have arrested 65 people following a large-scale operation targeting a criminal syndicate suspected of operating illegal gambling dens and unlicensed nightclubs, while also uncovering an alleged money laundering operation involving more than HK$13 million ($1.7 million).
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