01/12/21 500.com to acquire bitcoin mining machines The Chinese company expects to begin generating revenue from bitcoin mining in the first half of 2021.
01/11/21 Macau GGR on the up in January According to Bernstein analysts the first 10 days of the month have shown growth compared to December.
01/11/21 China asks Guangdong residents not to travel for New Year Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases, the government has asked residents to stay in the province during the Chinese New Year holiday.
01/11/21 China reveals plans for US$900m esports centre Located in Shanghai, the 6,000-capacity arena will host more than 300 matches a year. It will also include a themed hotel and museum.
01/08/21 Macau tourism still below expectations Despite efforts, authorities have recognised the number of visitors is still lower than expected after the resumption of visas.
01/08/21 Macau: Trump bans WeChat Pay and Alipay The US president considers China-based apps, often used for purchases or business transactions, to be dangerous for national security.
01/08/21 Adelson leave will not impact Sands China operations Several analysts said the absence of the founder of LVS and Sands China will not impact gaming operations.
01/07/21 MGM “remains committed to Macau” after investor urged to sell MGM Resorts International board of directors has answered the requirement of an investor to sell a part of its MGM China property.
01/07/21 Association urges Macau CE to support casino employees The Macau Civil Servants Association asked the authorities to encourage gaming operators to give rewards to employees amid the pandemic.
01/07/21 Wynn Macau to cut management salaries The company has decided to cut salaries due to the impact of the pandemic on group finances but confirmed a later compensation.
01/07/21 Studio City expects to raise US$750m from new notes Phase two of the company’s Cotai casino complex was delayed and there’s no expected date of completion yet.
01/07/21 Suncity plans non-gaming resort in Japan The Hong Kong group expects to open a new project in Hokkaido this year while it is also aiming for an integrated resort licence in Wakayama.
01/06/21 Macau regulator’s deputy director takes unpaid leave The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau has announced its deputy director, Leong Man Ion, has taken unpaid leave.
01/06/21 Macau: visitors down over New Year holiday Number of arrivals in Macau for New Year down compared to the daily average during Christmas.
01/06/21 Manufacturer stock prices remain strong in December The December edition of the AGEM Index showed a 9.5 per cent hike since November and was 26.7 per cent up on the prior year.
