Sega Sammy Creation announces first Macau slot machine installation
Japan’s Sega Sammy Creation has secured its first Macau slot machine installation. The company revealed on Wednesday that it would be releasing two new titles – the mahjong-themed “Fortune Tiles of Dragon” and 243-way “Moonlight Treasure” – in “one of...
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Morgan Stanley cuts Macau estimates as delayed room supply impacts mass growth
Investment bank Morgan Stanley has slashed its Macau gaming estimates through 2019 and 2020, citing expected slowing of the mass market over the coming months due to a lack of new hotel room supply. In a research note, Morgan Stanley...
DICJ’s Paulo Martins Chan named IMGL regional Regulator of the Year
The director of Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, Paulo Martins Chan, has been named 2019 Regulator of the Year for Asia/Australasia by the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). Chan was presented with the award during a special presentation...
John Crawford appointed to board of Melco International Development
Melco International Development Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr John William Crawford, JP, as a non-executive director of the company. Crawford, already on the board of Melco Resorts & Entertainment and Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) Corporation, replaces Dr...
New Chief Executive vows to protect Macau’s gaming and tourism industry from harm
Macau’s Chief Executive-elect, Ho Iat Seng, has promised to protect the future of Macau’s gaming and tourism industries while addressing historical issues related to the SAR’s concession and sub-concession arrangement. Speaking at a media conference in Beijing on Thursday, one...
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Lack of premium mass strategy begs questions of SJM’s Grand Lisboa Palace launch: analysts
The short-term success of SJM’s under-construction Cotai integrated resort, Grand Lisboa Palace, appears questionable with the company’s lack of expertise in the lucrative premium mass market an ongoing cause of concern. That’s the opinion of Sanford C Bernstein analysts, who...
Wynn Resorts shares favored over Wynn Macau: analysts
Analysts at brokerage Sanford C Bernstein have rated Wynn Resorts stocks as a slightly more attractive option over the next five years than those of Wynn Macau as the two look to bounce back from the impact of the US-China...
300-seat cap revealed for 2019 Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner at Galaxy Macau
Inside Asian Gaming has announced a strict 300-seat “ticket cap” for the Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner, to be held at the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom, Galaxy Macau on Friday 1 November 2019. The exclusive event will see IAG...
