Inside Asian Gaming

INSIDE ASIAN GAMING DECEMBER 2018 78 How license re-tendering can shape Macau’s future A S the gaming world patiently awaits release of the first details with regards to the extension of gaming rights for Macau’s six casino operating concessionaires, the outcome of components such as the number of COLUMNISTS SEIZE THE DAY concessionaires, gaming concession tax and non-gaming revenue in the re-tendering process can significantly re-shape Macau’s current tourism structure. Analysts and casino operators diverge on whether additional gaming licenses should be granted for new entrants at license By Sunny Kwok Sunny Kwok is a PhD candidate at the University of Macau. He has been co-owner of two FinTech companies and served in the financial industry in both Hong Kong and the UK, specializing in operation management, strategic planning and business accounting.