AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMacau GGR Watch: Citi says Macau’s gross gaming revenue hit a MOP$6.6 billion run-rate in the first nine days of August, up 12% month-on-month, with VIP volumes rising 12%–15% and mass GGR up 10%–12%, and points to a busy concert calendar (Tencent Music Entertainment Awards at Galaxy Arena, ITZY, Lay Zhang and (G)I-DLE). Local Governance: The government has launched a 45-day consultation to streamline how Macau associations are registered and supervised, noting only about 60% of roughly 12,400 associations are active, with plans to centralize oversight and allow dissolution of inactive groups. Arts & Culture: Vincent Cheang Chi-Tat opens “Dark Shards,” a solo exhibition at Creative Macau exploring everyday fragments, music and reflection through visual works and original design products. Business & Entertainment: Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE) flags a near 90-fold jump in H1 net profit to about HK$2.2–2.4 million, driven by faster growth in electronic gaming equipment distribution. Live Events: Sands China announces ticket sales for the “NBA China Games 2026” at The Venetian Macao starting this Wednesday, featuring Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets preseason games and Asian artist performances. Sports Spotlight: Ashmita Chaliha wins her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters, staging a comeback over Han Qian Xi. Family Fun in Macau: LRT stations host a one-day “Speed on Rails – Beyblade Tournament,” turning Barra Station into a summer battle arena for parent-child and open categories.
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