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Macau Customs seizes 10 orchids, 24 bottles of spirits, 46 used smartphones in 6 days
The Macau Customs Service announced in a statement on Sunday that its officers have busted five smuggling cases in six days, seizing 10 orchids, 24 bottles of spirits, and 46 used smartphones. Local customs identified the five smugglers as aged...

Macau court dismisses LT Game patent claims against Light & Wonder subsidiaries as infamous 13-year legal dispute nears conclusion
One of the Asian gaming industry’s most infamous legal disputes has reached a major determination in its principal proceedings after Macau’s Judicial Court of First Instance dismissed claims by local supplier LT Game against subsidiaries of Light...

Macau prepares for super typhoon using lessons from deadly Hato: CE
Macau authorities are treating Super Typhoon Ragasa with preparations geared towards two previously destructive typhoons, Hato and Mangkhut, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has said. The city’s leader was chairing a civil protection meeting on Monday...

What's new in film, TV and music this October
October is shaping up to be a busy month for new releases across film, TV and music. Whether you want the shared buzz of a cinema trip, a night in with the latest streaming drop, or a brand-new album on your playlist, there's plenty to look...

Macao Casino Stocks Continue to Surge on Hong Kong Exchange
Written by Tim Alper Tim Alper Tim Alper is a journalist who covers betting news and regulation for CasinoBeats. He joined the CasinoBeats team in May 2025. He reports on breaking news and developments in the world of betting, casinos, and... Read...

Closure of Melco’s Mocha Kuong Fat completed in an orderly way: Macau regulator
The Mocha Kuong Fat slot parlour, run by a unit of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, closed permanently in the early hours of Thursday, confirmed Macau’s casino regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, a body also known as DICJ....

Macau casinos to shut once Typhoon Ragasa Signal exceeds No. 8: Gov’t
Macau authorities stated that all casinos will close when the typhoon warning is raised above Signal No. 8 due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, as the city prepares for one of the most powerful storms in recent years. Secretary for Economy and Finance Tai...

Macau government prepares to order closure of all casinos as super typhoon Ragasa approaches
Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, said Monday that Macau’s casinos will be ordered to close should the warning signal for approaching super typhoon Ragasa be raised higher than the No. 8 signal. According to forecasts from the Macao...

Macau court dismisses LT Game patent claims against Light & Wonder subsidiaries as infamous 13-year legal dispute comes to an end
One of the Asian gaming industry’s most infamous legal disputes has reached a major determination in its principal proceedings after Macau’s Judicial Court of First Instance dismissed claims by local supplier LT Game against subsidiaries of Light...
Watch out for these 4 pharma stocks in today’s trade (September 25)
Ipca Laboratories has entered into a partnership with BioSimilar Sciences PR LLC (BSS), US, to focus on a next-generation monoclonal antibody biosimilar targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases. Ipca will transfer late-stage development, clinical...

Enjoy a Golden Autumn of Glittering Rewards and Cultivated Indulgence at Galaxy Macau in Celebration of Golden Week
Crafting a serene but vigorous harvest season for guests with a repertoire of exquisite multifaceted dining, wining, and playing choices MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 September 2025 - As the air begins to cool in Macau, the city's...

Typhoon Ragasa set multiple weather records for Macao
Tropical Cyclone Ragasa – dubbed the world’s strongest storm so far this year – has smashed a number of Macao’s weather records, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (known by its Portuguese initials SMG). In its review of...
Business : AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Taiping Reinsurance, Subsidiary
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a” (Excellent) of Hong Kong’s Taiping Reinsurance Company Limited...

Colin Farrell on How Addiction Affected His ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ Performance: ‘I’m Glad I Only Damaged My Body and Brain, Not My Bank Account’
Colin Farrell, who is at the San Sebastián Film Festival with Edward Berger’s “Ballad of a Small Player,” spoke at the film’s press conference about his preparation to play gambling addict Lord Doyle in the fast-paced thriller. “It’s pretty...

Macau bets big on culture, cuisine and sustainability to welcome 40 million visitors
Macau is redefining itself beyond casinos, highlighting heritage, gastronomy, sustainability and cultural exchange to attract diverse global visitors and new markets. Tourism to Macau has long been synonymous with gaming. The glittering integrated...

Macao officials: Ragasa will be a bad one. Prepare your emergency supplies now
Residents of Macao are being warned to brace for violent winds and major storm surges as Super Typhoon Ragasa edges closer to the territory. Power and water outages are a possibility, with people urged to stock up on emergency supplies. In a...

Macau gaming-related crimes in 1H25 on the rise
Macau recorded 1,139 gaming-related criminal investigation cases in the first half of 2025, a 456-case increase compared to the same period last year, representing a 66.8 percent rise, according to Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak. The...
USD 439 million recovered in global financial crime operation
SINGAPORE – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 40 countries and territories has resulted in the recovery of USD 342 million in government-backed currencies, along with USD 97 million in physical and virtual assets. Operation HAECHI VI (April...

Thai Senate rejects casino bill, citing social and economic concerns
Thailand’s Senate has voted down a draft bill to establish Macao-style “integrated resorts” – as complexes featuring casinos are known – in the kingdom. Senators cited fears of high costs, social harm and national security risks, the Bangkok Post...

INTERPOL Recovers $439 Million in Global Crackdown on Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime
An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 40 countries and territories has resulted in the recovery of USD 342 million in government-backed currencies and USD 97 million in physical and virtual assets, authorities announced today. Operation HAECHI...