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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India

India’s Supreme Court declares every mobile phone a “Virtual Gambling House” in landmark online gaming ruling

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India's Supreme Court has issued one of its most consequential rulings on online gaming, upholding state-level bans on real-money wagering and warning that technological change has turned the mobile phone into a "virtual common gambling house" with significant implications for public health.
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India

Indian police arrest 11 in multi-state Dafabet betting network probe

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Indian police have arrested 11 people allegedly involved in facilitating illegal access to the Dafabet online betting platform, in an operation that exposed the layered financial infrastructure used to move funds through restricted gambling markets.
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Macau

Galaxy Macau, Trip.com sign 3-year deal to boost live events tourism

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Galaxy Macau and Trip.com Group have signed a 3-year partnership to expand live events, sports and travel experiences in Macau.
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UAE

Malaysia’s RGB International secures UAE gaming vendor license

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Malaysia’s RGB International has secured UAE approval to supply gaming machines, positioning it for opportunities ahead of Wynn’s 2027 casino opening.
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Australia

Kjerulf Ainsworth raises stake in Ainsworth Game Technology to 9.55%

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Kjerulf Ainsworth lifted his stake in Ainsworth Game Technology to 9.55% after further share purchases and offer acceptances.
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Macau

Former Macau finance chief joins airport board, with successor still unnamed

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Former Macau finance chief Tai Kin Ip has joined the airport company board, while his former cabinet post remains vacant.
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Macau

Macau opens public tender for 700 new taxis under eight-year licenses

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Macau has opened a tender for 14 eight-year taxi licenses covering up to 700 vehicles, as part of a broader fleet expansion plan.
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United States

Debt funding emerges as key uncertainty in People Inc.’s MGM Resorts takeover bid: CreditSights

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People Inc.’s MGM Resorts takeover bid is seen as having limited immediate impact on MGM China, but debt funding remains the key uncertainty
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong youth targeted by illegal gambling syndicates ahead of World Cup

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Illegal offshore gambling operators are increasingly using social media platforms to target young people in Hong Kong, with lawmakers and support groups warning that deceptive online advertising campaigns are pushing vulnerable users into severe gambling debt.
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Philippines

International Entertainment completes second $102M DigiPlus notes issue

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International Entertainment issued a second $102M convertible notes tranche to DigiPlus, advancing a deal that could give DigiPlus control.
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