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Macau gaming poised for sustained growth until 2026 – J.P. Morgan
Asia Gaming Brief
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August 15, 2025
Macau’s casino sector is poised for sustained growth through early 2026, with rising gaming revenues, robust mass-market demand, and an undervalued stock landscape creating what J.P. Morgan calls a “long-legged” recovery. In a recent report the...
‘High-end’ Chinese consumers drive an upsurge in Macau gaming
iGB
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August 14, 2025
Analysts say increased consumer confidence among wealthy Chinese is driving better returns at Macau casinos. In a Monday note to investors, JP Morgan Securities Asia Pacific raised its Macau gaming forecast for the third time in three months. The...
Macau economy remains stable but faces uneven growth, says association
Gambling Insider
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Tourism and gaming strong while housing and consumer confidence stay weak. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Macau Economic Association index at 5.8 in June and 6.0 in July, classed as stable - Gaming revenue above MOP 21bn (US$2.6bn) for both...
Galaxy Macau Invigorates This Summer, Encouraging An Active Lifestyle At The“Galaxy Wellness Hub”
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – Galaxy MacauTM Integrated Resort, a world-class luxury destination, is proud to introduce the Galaxy Wellness Hub, a wellness-themed pop-up space located in the...
Macao is reissuing outdoor dining licenses after a 16 year hiatus
Macao News
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August 15, 2025
The Macao government has reopened applications for outdoor dining licenses today, marking a significant turnaround from its previous policy, which had resulted in no new licenses of this kind being issued since 2009. In a statement issued this...
Galaxy Macau Invigorates this Summer, Encouraging an Active Lifestyle at the "Galaxy Wellness Hub"
The Slovenia Times
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August 15, 2025
MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 August 2025 - Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort, a world-class luxury destination, is proud to introduce the Galaxy Wellness Hub, a wellness-themed pop-up space located in the bright and airy Pearl Lobby of...
Macao businesses are being encouraged to move to Hengqin. Here’s how it’s going for three of them
Macao News
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August 13, 2025
Macao’s casino industry has long been the bread and butter of the local economy, accounting for roughly 80 percent of the government’s tax revenue and employing nearly 19 percent of the workforce last year. While the sector has put Macao on the...
First Macau MOP-denominated fund finishes 1st year with MOP318 mln in assets
Macau Business
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August 15, 2025
The A&P Macau Patacas Money Market Fund, the city’s first publicly offered fund denominated in Macau patacas (MOP), has celebrated its first anniversary with assets under management reaching MOP318 million ($38.3 million) and delivering an...
Bubble superfan app, concerts, merch are accelerating Tencent Music’s growth… as company expands beyond streaming
Music Business Worldwide
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August 14, 2025
MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points – and suggest what might happen next. Only MBW+ subscribers have unlimited access to these articles. MBW Explains is...
‘Macao has given me a lot.’ Macao-based vintner Eddie McDougall on winemaking, inspiration and competing at the top
Macao News
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August 14, 2025
In Macao, a city that’s been steadily carving out its space in the food and drink landscape, one name has become synonymous with winemaking – Eddie McDougall. The Hong Kong-born, Macao-based vintner established the Flying Winemaker back in 2011,...
Casinos: Economic imperatives amidst moral/social concerns
Daily FT
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The topic of casinos – a form of gambling – has always been a divisive issue within the Sri Lankan society. In a country where lottery tickets are sold in every street corner, casinos remain a moral taboo. The media as well as the clergy relate...
Capella Hotels debuts in Macau with soft opening at Galaxy
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 14, 2025
Capella Hotels opens its first Macau property at Galaxy Macau, blending tropical-inspired design, luxury suites, and integrated resort access. MACAU – Capella Hotels and Resorts, recently recognised for the third consecutive year as the World’s...
Macau Pass’ parent forges pact to boost local performing arts scene
Macau Business
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August 13, 2025
AGTech Holdings Ltd., the parent company of local payment platform Macau Pass, has entered into a strategic partnership with Chinese state-owned China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd. (CAEG) aimed at enhancing Macau’s role as a “City of...
Wynn Macau Misses Macao's Summer Jackpot, Eyes Concert Business For Turnaround
Benzinga
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After missing the mark with its quarterly earnings, the Macao casino operator is building a big entertainment complex as an added draw for tourists Key Takeaways: Disappointing gaming results from its premium VIP lounges weighed on second-quarter...
Nansha tapped as key node by Guangdong gov’t in GBA financial expansion
Macau Business
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August 14, 2025
Guangdong authorities have unveiled 88 specific actions they would take to turn Nansha into a financial hub. According to an announcement made public earlier this week, this new move comes as an extension of 30 measures issued in May this year....
Rising Chinese consumer confidence fuels Macau gaming growth: GEG COO
Macau Business
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August 14, 2025
Improving consumer confidence in mainland China is expected to continue driving growth in Macau’s gaming market through the rest of the year, provided macroeconomic conditions remain stable, said Kevin Kelley, chief operating officer of Galaxy...
Guangzhou to develop Nansha district into a financial centre
Macao News
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August 14, 2025
Guangzhou authorities have announced a new 88-step Implementation Plan to transform the city’s Nansha district into “a pilot for the opening up of China’s financial industry, a platform for financial innovation functions and an important node of...
Shanghai, Macao launch joint AI medical research hub
China Daily
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The China-Macao-Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Translational Medicine Center is inaugurated at the Macau University of Science and Technology. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The China Macao-Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Translational...
Nyrraa M Banerjee’s Hong Kong- Macau Sojourn- A journey of scenic beauty and furry companionship
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai Mumbai, Aug 14: Popular actress and Bigg Boss 18 fame Nyrraa M Banerjee has returned from a memorable vacation to Hong Kong and Macau, a trip she fondly describes as “one to cherish.” While the world-class...
Macau: August gaming revenue forecast remains positive despite early slowdown
Gambling Insider
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VIP win rates and weather warnings weigh on initial performance. By Gambling Insider Key points: - First 10 days of August gaming revenue estimated at MOP 7bn (US$868m) - Daily average down 2% month on month but up around 10% year on year -...