GGRAsia – Macau

Macau says mainland tours, e-visas to be resumed soon

Sep 24, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Macau’s Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, announced on Saturday morning (September 24) that the local government and the mainland China authorities had agreed to resume “soon” package tours for...

2nd accused admits multiplier ties, as investor: Suncity case

Sep 23, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

A second defendant in the criminal trial also featuring former Suncity Group junket boss Alvin Chau Cheok Wa has admitted to involvement in so-called ‘multiplier’ betting business. But Tim Chau...

Defendant admits to multiplier bets in Suncity VIP rooms

Sep 22, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Cheong Chi Kin, a fellow defendant named by former Macau junket boss Alvin Chau Cheok Wa and by a third accused person as having been aware of so-called ‘multiplier’ betting business in Macau,...

Macau gaming tender negotiation stage from Monday: report

Sep 22, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

A negotiation stage between accepted bidders and the Macau government, regarding the ongoing public tender process for fresh Macau gaming rights, is to start on Monday. That is according to a report...

Rights issue by Macau casino op SJM oversubscribed

Sep 22, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

A rights issue that had been launched at the end of August by Macau-based casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd has been oversubscribed, said the firm in a Wednesday filing. SJM Holdings received a total...

Suncity junket had IT setup for multiplier bets: defendant

Sep 22, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

An ex-executive at former Macau junket business Suncity Group told the city’s Court of First Instance on Wednesday that the group had an information technology (IT) system that supported record...

Macau tourism boss cautious on autumn Golden Week

Sep 21, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

The head of Macau’s tourism bureau has expressed caution about the prospects for visitor volume to the city during the upcoming week-long holiday encompassing National Day on October 1. Maria...

HK inbound quarantine end no help if Macau’s kept says Wu

Sep 21, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Even if Hong Kong drops its inbound quarantine soon, as hinted on Tuesday by that city’s Chief Executive, John Lee Ka-chiu, it would make little difference to Macau’s tourism sector, as long as...

MGM giving priority to Macau tender bid: Halkyard

Sep 21, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Macau casino operator MGM China Holdings Ltd has “no greater priority” than its bid for fresh 10-year gaming rights under the city’s related public tender, which had a September 14 deadline for...

Macau collects gaming tax revenue of US$30mln in August

Sep 21, 2022 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

The Macau government collected in August just above MOP244.4 million (US$30.2 million) in fiscal revenue from direct taxes on gaming, according to the latest data released by the city’s...