Daily Archives: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Citi sees modest February GGR growth on strong CNY play
Citigroup forecasts February gross gaming revenue at MOP20 billion, up 1% year-on-year, fueled by a 17% surge in Chinese New Year wagers, according to its latest ... -
CNY visitors surpass 1.5 million
The number of visitor arrivals during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday period has already surpassed 1.5 million, a release from the Public Security Police Force ... -
Association says 2026 off to strong start, forecasts stable year
The Macau Economic Association (AECM) has released its latest report on Macau’s economic prospects for the year. In the release, the association said this year has ... -
Live poker footprint narrows as Wynn closes Texas Hold’em room
Macau’s live poker landscape recently took another hit with Wynn Macau’s quiet closure of its dedicated Texas Hold’em room. The room was reportedly vacant in late ... -
Chamber calls for Macau-Zhuhai cooperation to address aging, birthrate challenges
The Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM) calls for deeper Zhuhai-Macau cross-border cooperation to ease the elderly care shortage and boost the low birth rate, issues affecting ... -
Court dismisses appeals of activists in a key national security case
A Hong Kong court yesterday dismissed all appeals in the city’s biggest case brought under a Beijing-imposed national security law, upholding the convictions and sentences of ... -
Zone A public housing delivers 1,100 units
The public housing project on lot A2 of the new landfill zone has been completed and temporarily taken over, providing about 1,100 residential units across 15,849 ... -
Macao One Account app system to undergo maintenance
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) will conduct system maintenance on the Macao One Account app from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Sunday, ... -
Applications open for subsidized nurseries in March
Applications for subsidized nurseries will be accepted from March 2 to March 28, with the list of admitted children to be announced on May 4. Among ... -
Authorities extend drone fireworks show duration
Macau will adjust the format of its remaining Chinese New Year drone and fireworks performances following public feedback, with authorities separating the drone and fireworks segments ... -
Man falls victim to online gambling scam
A local elderly man has reportedly lost HKD1.16 million after falling victim to an online gambling scam. Judiciary Police (PJ) said the victim met a stranger ... -
Customs seize smuggled goods in week-long operation
Macau Customs intercepted eight smuggling cases within one week, seizing about 5.2kg of suspected silver grains, 2.5 litres of liquor, 774g of cigars, 250 sportswear items, ... -
MLM unveils Horse Year-themed LRT
The Macau Light Rail Transit Company launched its third Chinese New Year-themed train, “Beginning of the New Year’s Journey,” on Feb. 20. The new design of ... -
DSAL, gaming ops offer over 500 new job opportunities
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and six gaming operators will launch more than 30 training programs aimed at creating over 500 job openings, deputy director Chan ... -
Team registrations open for dragon boat races
Team registrations for the 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races opened online yesterday. The annual event, coordinated by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A., and ... -
Motorcycling veteran Patrick Castro honored with FIM award
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), the global governing and sanctioning body of motorcycle racing, has awarded Patrick Castro, a former official of the Automobile General Association ... -
Local groups raise funds to aid Portugal disaster relief
The Holy House of Mercy donated 300,000 euros, and Caritas Macau launched a fundraising campaign to aid areas in Portugal that have suffered from Storm Leonor, ... -
Casino operators permitted to offer on-site currency exchange
Gaming concessionaires Galaxy, Melco, and SJM received official authorization yesterday to continue operating currency exchange services within their casino premises, according to executive orders published in ... -
Sands China welcomes Year of the Horse with lion and dragon dances
Sands China executives marked the second day of the Lunar New Year by hosting traditional Chinese New Year ceremonies across its five properties last week, welcoming ... -
Chinese New Year celebrations bring festive offerings to Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau marked the Year of the Horse with Chinese New Year celebrations at its property in the Macau peninsula, welcoming guests, families, and ... -
China’s box office gallops into the lead
Propelled by Spring Festival blockbusters, the Year of the Horse has seen a galloping surge in box office takings, making China the world’s largest single movie ... -
EU diplomats face Hungary’s threat to derail sanctions on Russia
European Union diplomats scrambled yesterday to overcome Hungary’s veto threats as they seek to finalize new sanctions on Russia and a massive new loan for Ukraine. ... -
1959 Macmillan and Khrushchev talk peace
Britain and the USSR have expressed a willingness to expand Anglo-Soviet trade and cultural ties during the first official meeting between British prime minister Harold Macmillan ... -
UEFA provisionally suspends Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Jr
UEFA said yesterday it has provisionally suspended Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior. The decision means that Prestianni ... -
From ‘Robot Jetten’ to prime minister: The rise of the Netherlands’ youngest leader
Rob Jetten has become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands. Before Jetten, 38, took the oath of office this week to ... -
BBC and host apologize after racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette’s
Britain’s film academy and the BBC apologized to viewers after an audience member with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards. ... -
The gallop begins, but is Macau ready?
Macau’s tourism engine is running at full speed again during Chinese New Year. Visitor numbers have risen, surpassing the government’s cautious projections. Streets are crowded, and ... -
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – edition no. 4897
* Lucky Streak — Citigroup forecasts MOP20 billion February GGR, driven by Chinese New Year wagering surge * Tourism | CNY visitors surpass 1.5 million * ...
