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Macau 2Q EBITDA gain likely lagged GGR growth amid greater VIP contribution: Citi
A “slightly unfavourable revenue mix” in terms of Macau player segments during the second quarter – including typically lower-margin VIP gamblers – is likely to have hit industry margins on earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and...

Macao youth inspired by revolutionary sites
A tour guide introduces exhibits to participants of the "Macao youth exploring the motherland" activity at the Shanxi Guomin Normal University Former Site Revolution Activity Memorial Hall in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, on June 28. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA...

Gaming recovery in Macau, Cambodia may lag regional peers due to exit of junkets: S&P
S&P Global Ratings Inc says that despite the number of Chinese visitors to Malaysia, Macau and Singapore being “largely back to pre-pandemic levels,” an issue for the Macau and also the Cambodia casino sector is that “the elimination of junkets...

Disney’s Magic Box brings a bold, imaginative twist to Macau’s stage
Thaddeus McWhinnie Phillips and Filipe Gamba Paredes After drawing crowds across Buenos Aires, Johannesburg, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, Disney’s Magic Box is making its Macau debut, offering a live experience that reimagines a century of Disney...

Macau gaming revenue poised to hit MOP 200bn in July
Momentum from summer holidays and live concerts drives stronger-than-expected takings. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Daily average gaming revenue reached MOP 7.16bn (US$890m) in early July - Investment banks raise full-year growth forecast...

Musical chairs
With a record-low number of candidate lists in Macau’s upcoming Legislative Assembly election, some anticipate a less competitive race dominated by traditional forces while others frame it as a shift towards “quality over quantity.” By Tony Lai In...

Century Entertainment forms joint venture with Philippine gaming firm to expand business in Asia-Pacific
Century Entertainment has moved to expand its gaming footprint across the Asia-Pacific region through a joint venture with Philippines-based World Platinum Technologies (WPT). The new partnership centers on advancing and promoting WPT’s gaming...

Sudhir Mishra to present Goutam Ghose’s Parikrama, the first official Indo-Italian co-production: “Parikrama is a fine example of cinema that builds bridges across cultures”
en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Sudhir Mishra to present Goutam Ghose’s Parikrama, the first official Indo-Italian co-production: “Parikrama is a fine example of cinema that builds bridges across...

The best guest shifts in Hong Kong and Macau, ahead of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025
The countdown begins for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025! For the first time, the spotlight is on Macau as the SAR prepares to host the prestigious awards ceremony, unveiling the list on July 15. In the lead-up to the big night, both Hong Kong and Macau...

Bonds in Macao: the impetus of modern finance
  To address challenges of its unbalanced industrial structure, Macao has highlighted the importance of economic diversification, and prioritised modern finance, especially the bond market, as a cornerstone of its strategic transformation....

Capella at Galaxy Macau public bookings available from late September
An official booking engine for the Capella at Galaxy Macau hotel is active and indicating it can accept bookings from the general public on September 23 at the earliest. The only type of room available via the booking engine as of Thursday’s...

LT Game’s ‘Mori Dice’ going live at Grand Lisboa in downtown Macau
Units of “Mori Dice”, a fresh slot-style sic bo game from casino technology supplier LT Game Ltd, are being added to the floor at Grand Lisboa in Macau’s downtown casino district. The information about the imminent addition of three units of the...

'Playing by the platforms': In Korea, winning fashion means winning the internet
Online screen captures from 29cm, a domestic fashion e-commerce platform [STYLESHARE] Pastel-colored tank-tops, mesh bustiers with dainty flower prints, puffy halter neck blouses — these effortlessly innocent styles are the staples of Foeto, a...

Macau’s daily gaming revenue jumps 30% in early July driven by concerts and summer tourism
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached MOP4.3 billion ($537 million) for the first six days of July, according to Citigroup analysts George Choi and Timothy Chau. The strong performance translates to a daily run-rate of approximately MOP717...

Macau hosts first edition of FIM MiniGP SEA
Macau hosted the inaugural rounds of the first edition of the FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) MiniGP Southeast Asia (SEA) over the weekend. At the Coloane Karting Track, 15 very young riders from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong...

GEG fosters environmental awareness through music at Lai Chi Vun Shipyards
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recently collaborated with its Music Partner, Macao Orchestra, and its Green Partner, Green Future, to host the “GEG Rhythms of Nature Family Workshop” at GEG’s revitalization project, the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards...
Hong Kong – Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao hold “open to inclusive, progress together” joint press conference for NG, NGD and NSOG in Guangzhou...
Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao hold “open to inclusive, progress together” joint press conference for NG, NGD and NSOG in Guangzhou (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The...

Casinos to entertainment capital
Casino "integrated resorts (IRs)" -- framed as "entertainment complexes (ECs)" in Thailand -- have proved to be hugely transformative for tourism, destination image, the economy, policy creation, and society. The process, debate, and...

Galaxy Eyes Thailand for World-Class Entertainment Complex
What do you picture when you hear the words “entertainment complex,” an idea the Thai government is now actively promoting? Imagine a vast destination surrounded by a collection of the world’s most prestigious five-star luxury hotels. Inside,...

Flavours without borders: Macao’s global culinary carnival
Ten days, 100 booths, 21 countries—and an abundance of delicious food. The 2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest is back. From 11 to 20 July, Macao will once again host a remarkable celebration of culinary artistry and cultural exchange, as...