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Macau satellites exit can help mainstream casinos grab player segment new to them: observers
A segment of Macau’s gamblers, including some Hong Kongers and some locals, that normally steer clear of the big mainstream casinos in downtown Macau will in likelihood migrate to them once satellite casinos in that district – the location of most...

Macau emerges as the top tourist destination for Chinese mainland travelers
Macau has secured the top spot for outbound travel satisfaction among Chinese tourists in 2024, ahead of Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Spain, Hong Kong, France, Australia, Malaysia, and Argentina, according to the China Tourism...

Top 5 Hollywood, Bollywood movies to watch this weekend
Dubai: Dinosaurs are roaring, brides are going rogue, and Vijay Sethupathi’s son is punching his way onto the big screen—UAE cinemas are wild and wacky this weekend. From prehistoric mayhem with Dinos unleashed to mocktail-fueled shootouts at...

The ultimate guide to upcoming music festivals on the Costa Blanca
The legendary FIB Benicàssim returns from 17–19 July. Credit: Qiong Wu / Creative Commons There is no summer in Spain without music festivals—and nowhere embraces that truth more than the Valencia region. With July and August packed full of...

Zim golfers Shine at Macau Golf Masters
The world’s largest golf tournament for athletes with intellectual disabilities, held from June 25th to 27th at the Macau Golf and Country Club, saw exceptional performances from the Special Olympics Zimbabwe team. Zimbabwean golfers made their...

CLSA ups 2025 Macau GGR growth forecast on China currency, new luxury hotel product
Brokerage CLSA Ltd says the opening of “certain new premium properties” mostly at resorts in Macau’s Cotai casino district are likely to help support 7.6 percent year-on-year growth in casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2025, to HKD234.8...
MGM Resorts (MGM) Soars 7.27% as Macau Gaming Revenues Surge
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is one of These 10 Stocks Went Bulletproof. MGM Resorts extended its winning streak to a third straight day on Tuesday, adding 7.27 percent to close at $36.89 apiece as investors cheered higher-than-expected...
Melco Resorts (MLCO) Rallies 11.5% on Higher Price Target, Rosy Macau Gaming
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. (NASDAQ:MLCO) is one of These 10 Stocks Went Bulletproof. Melco Resorts & Entertainment jumped by 11.48 percent on Tuesday to close at $8.06 apiece amid a flurry of catalysts, including a price and rating...

Max-Matching Entertainments & Longhua District form partnership for new entertainment complex
Max-Matching Entertainments, a leading developer, investor, and operator of IP-themed location-based entertainment in China, and the Longhua District Key Area Construction Center have announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to...

Macau ranks first in China Tourism Academy’s “2024 Chinese Travellers Outbound Satisfaction Top 10 Destinations”
The China Tourism Academy (CTA) has announced its “2024 Chinese Travellers Outbound Satisfaction Top 10 Destinations”, with Macau ranked in first place. Officially unveiled at an event in Beijing last week, the 2024 list saw destinations ranked in...

The lost dreams of Cape Verdeans who studied casino management in Macau
A group of 17 Cape Verdeans travelled to Macau to study with the aim of joining the management team of a hotel-casino under construction in Praia. Nine years later, the project remains unfinished, and most have since emigrated. In November 2016,...

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Will Host Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 Awards
As the Official Host Partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will host the tenth edition of the annual awards ceremony this coming July. In line with this highly-anticipated celebration of the region’s bar industry, the...

Macau tops ranking of most satisfying outbound destinations for Chinese tourists for first time
Macau has been named the most satisfying destination for Chinese tourists in 2024, according to a ranking released by the China Tourism Academy. It is the first time the city has taken the top spot in the list of the “Top 10 Destinations for...
Macao ranks 1st in 2024 China outbound tourist satisfaction index
MACAO, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Macao has been ranked first for the first time in the "top 10 China outbound tourist satisfaction index 2024," released by the China Tourism Academy on Thursday, according to the tourism office of the Macao Special...

Macau Government Extends Lottery Concession of Macau Slot Until 5 June 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Macau government has extended the lottery concession of Macau Slot Co Ltd for one year until 5 June 2026. The concession renewal was published in the official gazette on Wednesday. Further extensions may be granted,...

Macau’s internet usage rate surpasses global average
According to a Macao Association for Internet Research survey, Macau’s internet penetration rate has remained at 93% for residents aged six to 84, significantly higher than the global average of 68%. The association conducted the survey between...

Sports betting concession extended for one year
The government has extended the sports betting concession of Macau Slot Co Ltd, the city’s sole operator in this sector, until June 5, 2026. The renewal, announced Wednesday in the official gazette, includes conditions prioritizing the hiring and...

NMIXX wraps up second fan concert tour with sold-out shows in Macau
NMIXX concluded their second fan concert tour with a finale in Macau, held on June 28th and 29th at the The Londoner Arena. Originally scheduled for a single show on June 28th, the concert sold out quickly due to high demand. In response, JYP...

Macau Crime Boss ‘Broken Tooth’ Koi’s Hidden Ties to Beijing Exposed
Posted on: June 25, 2025, 05:10h. Last updated on: June 25, 2025, 05:10h. Triad boss linked to Chinese political elite US sanctions accuse Wan of global criminal activity Beijing’s denials clash with new evidence “Broken Tooth” Wan Kuok Koi, once...

Macau Slot’s sports betting concession extended for one year
The Macau government has extended the lottery concession of the city’s sole sports betting operator, Macau Slot Co Ltd, for one year until 5 June 2026, with conditions prioritising local employment. The concession renewal was published in the...