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Macau gaming up 19% for June on strength of entertainment
iGB
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July 1, 2025
Entertainment contributed to a 19% rise in GGR at Macau casinos last month. Analysts credit pop legend Jackie Cheung for the boost. The Macau casino industry finished June on a high note. Gross gaming revenue for the month came to MOP21.06 billion...
Macau Legend says no concerns over ability to continue after reaching agreement with lenders to defer HK$2.1 billion in looming repayments
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 1, 2025
Macau Legend Development Ltd, owner and operator of Legend Palace and the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf precinct, says it has reached an agreement with lenders to defer payments on loans amounting to almost HK$2.1 billion (US$268 million) until late...
Macau June casino GGR a strong beat, growth momentum to continue in July, 2H: analysts
GGRAsia
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July 2, 2025
Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in June was well above expectations, with momentum likely to continue in the second half of 2025, said several brokerages on Tuesday. June’s GGR tally rose 19.0 percent year-on-year, to MOP21.06 billion...
Gilas Pilipinas set for tune-up vs Macau ahead of Fiba Asia Cup
Inquirer
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July 3, 2025
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers.–FIBA PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas is scheduled to face Macau Black Bears in a tune-up match as part of its preparation for the Fiba Asia Cup 2025. Amid a short preparation window for the...
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Will Host Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 Awards
Breaking Travel News
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July 3, 2025
As the Official Host Partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will host the tenth edition of the annual awards ceremony this coming July. In line with this highly-anticipated celebration of the region’s bar industry, the...
Macau Casino Comeback Continues, as Gaming Revenue Climbs 19 Percent in June
Casino.org
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July 1, 2025
Posted on: July 1, 2025, 09:19h. Last updated on: July 1, 2025, 09:35h. Macau casinos enjoyed another strong gaming month June marked the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gaming growth The premium mass market is reportedly fueling the...
Casino Stocks Pop as Macau Gaming Revenue Surges
Yahoo Finance
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July 1, 2025
Bloomberg / Getty Images Wynn Resorts' operations in Macau make the company heavily exposed to the Chinese economy Casino stocks rose Tuesday as Macau regulators reported a surge in June gaming revenue. Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM...
Macau Legend assures auditors it secured agreements with lenders to restructure its debt
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 1, 2025
Macau Legend has stated it has secured agreements with its lenders to restructure its debt, in a dispatch issued to clarify its auditors regarding the company’s ability to continue. In a statement, the company said its Audit Committee agreed with...
Macau casino revenue climbs 19% in June amid strong visitor traffic and premium play
Gambling Insider
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Second-best month of 2025 keeps GGR ahead of revised forecast pace as Jacky Cheung concert series lifts footfall. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached MOP21.06bn (US$2.6bn) in June, up 19.0% year-on-year - Monthly...
Macau GGR continues recent resurgence by rising 19% year-on-year to MOP$21.1 billion in June
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 1, 2025
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has approved a Php50 million (US$888,000) grant to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to fund the ongoing deportation of foreign workers previously employed by illegal offshore gaming operators, or POGOs, it revealed...
Macau satellites exit can help mainstream casinos grab player segment new to them: observers
GGRAsia
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July 1, 2025
A segment of Macau’s gamblers, including some Hong Kongers and some locals, that normally steer clear of the big mainstream casinos in downtown Macau will in likelihood migrate to them once satellite casinos in that district – the location of most...
Macau casino GGR up 19pct y-o-y in June, to US$2.61bln
GGRAsia
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July 1, 2025
Casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau rose 19.0 percent year-on-year in June, to MOP21.06 billion (US$2.61 billion), showed data released on Tuesday by the city’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. The latest monthly tally was down...
‘Highlight of my career’: Former US consul general Gregory May on his tenure and a changing Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 6, 2025
When Gregory May came to Hong Kong in 1992, he stayed at Chungking Mansions – a sprawling, labyrinthine building in Tsim Sha Tsui known for its affordable guesthouses and cultural diversity. Gregory May, the former US consul general of Hong Kong...
Gilas faces tough Macau Bears in tuneup game ahead of Asia Cup
Business World
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July 2, 2025
BEFORE embarking on its mission in the FIBA Asia Cup, Gilas Pilipinas will face a tough test against the Macau Bears in a tuneup game on July 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bears feature three imports joining forces with locals from Macau...
IAG announces Light & Wonder, Angel and Aristocrat Gaming as sponsors of Macau After Dark at Vasco – Bar & Lounge on Monday 7 July
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 2, 2025
Inside Asian Gaming is pleased to announce global gaming suppliers Light & Wonder as Platinum Sponsor and Angel and Aristocrat Gaming as Gold Sponsors of the upcoming edition of Macau After Dark, MAD 30, to be held on the evening of Monday 7 July...
Hong Kong to launch “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme, no immediate plans for Macau
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 2, 2025
The Hong Kong government has unveiled plans to launch “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” in November, allowing vehicles from Guangdong Province to enter Hong Kong. However, there are currently no definitive plans to implement a similar...
Macau’s BNU seen tightening amid developer debt crisis: Bloomberg
Macau Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
Staff Reporter Macau banks are taking a more cautious stance as China’s deepening real estate crisis continues to weigh on mid-sized developers. Among them, Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) is reportedly tightening financing conditions in response...
Gilas battles Macau on July 28 at Big Dome
The Manila Times
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July 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas Men will play a tune-up match against the Macau Black Bears on July 28 at the Araneta Coliseum as part of their preparation for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. The match will also serve as a send-off for the...
NMIXX wraps up second fan concert tour with sold-out shows in Macau
allkpop
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NMIXX concluded their second fan concert tour with a finale in Macau, held on June 28th and 29th at the The Londoner Arena. Originally scheduled for a single show on June 28th, the concert sold out quickly due to high demand. In response, JYP...
Hengqin maps out closer cooperation with Macau in 2025–2029 Plan
Macau Daily Times
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July 2, 2025
Hengqin has released its 2025–2029 development plan, laying out a roadmap aimed at further integrating its economy and regulatory framework with neighboring Macau. The plan comes amid broader efforts by Beijing to accelerate regional cooperation...