Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Study: Single middle-aged men have ‘high probability’ of problem gambling
A study on gambling prevalence conducted by local scholars has shown that a middle-aged Chinese man who is self-employed, separated/widowed/divorced, and living alone has a high ... -
Consulate delivers over 8,300 of supermarket vouchers to Filipinos
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau has delivered 824 care packages and released supermarket vouchers to 8,319 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) amid the partial lockdown the ... -
171 registered firms closed in Q2
Companies in dissolution totalled 171 in the second quarter, and the value of registered capital of these companies amounted to MOP27 million, according to data from ... -
8,700 non-resident workers leave city since January
The total population as at end-June 2022 decreased by 4,400 quarter-to-quarter to 677,300, mainly as a result of a drop in the number of non-resident workers ... -
Wynn Resorts pledges to play part in attracting foreign bettors in reformed sector
Casino operator Wynn Resorts has pledged to boost the concerted effort to diversify the city’s market, according to an approved landmark casino bill that also targets ... -
Hong Kong eases home quarantine for Macau arrivals
Mandatory home isolation for fully vaccinated individuals arriving in Hong Kong from mainland China and Macau has been cut from seven days to three. The Hong ... -
MGM China revenue plunges in 2H, puts focus on sports and entertainment in bid
MGM China’s operations were affected by travel restrictions in the region due to the Covid-19 outbreaks that occurred in Macau and neighboring regions. Public health policies ... -
Melco Resorts weighs Macau move to evade US delisting
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is reportedly considering relocating its headquarters to Macau following reports that the U.S. is set to delist about 200 Chinese and Hong ... -
Embattled casino sector suffers worst GGR in decades in July
The casino sector has suffered its worst month as gaming revenues tumbled 95% year-on-year in July due to the largest flare-up in Covid-19 cases the city ... -
Financial stimulus for eligible workers kicks off Aug. 17
Financial support to alleviate the impact of the city’s largest Covid-19 outbreak on local residents and businesses is slated to commence August 17. Announced by the ... -
Consultant: Either Covid or zero-Covid policy must go away before casinos rebound
For Macau to bounce back to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels and experience pent-up demand similar to Las Vegas when it reopened, it’s “either Covid goes away or ... -
Casinos expected to suffer from staff shortage post-pandemic
The casino industry is expected to see a shortage of staff once the economy returns to normal and operators should have a clear plan for reemploying ... -
Dozens of cleaners endure three months without wages
Several non-resident workers employed in the cleaning sector face serious financial difficulties as many are reportedly yet to receive their salaries after their contracts ended on ... -
MUST study shows mRNA booster produces more antibodies against Omicron variants
A study from the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has found that people taking the BioNTech mRNA vaccine as the third booster dose produces more ... -
Manila to boost assistance following viral clip of nationals grappling for food packs
The Philippines’ Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing to assist the country’s Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in case the department sends additional ... -
Handful of Filipinos allegedly face verbal bullying while in NAT queue
A handful of Filipino nationals have allegedly been verbally harassed while queuing for the three-day mandatory nucleic acid test (NAT), a mandate that created dissent on social ... -
NAT directive for Filipinos receives backlash, Consulate says order not a ‘political issue’
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau has called on Filipino nationals to heed the new mandate from the local government that requires all Filipinos to undergo ... -
US adds Macau to trafficking blacklist
A US report has placed Macau on the country’s Tier 3 Watch List for allegedly failing to identify or provide services to victims of human trafficking. The ... -
Domestic helpers on leave since outbreak confused over new NAT mandate
Several domestic workers are confused about the new mandate that requires those who do not live with their employers to take a nucleic acid test (NAT) ... -
Partial lockdown to continue until July 22
The city’s suspension of non-essential services is set to continue until midnight of July 23, according to a Chief Executive dispatch released today. Last week, the ... -
DSAL: Absence of domestic workers’ minimum wage due to ‘special’ work nature
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) was yesterday grilled by the UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) over the absence of a minimum wage for domestic helpers. The ... -
Philippine gov’t to extend support to OFWs affected by partial lockdown
Several non-resident Filipino workers in Macau who are on unpaid leave have filed an application to request support from the Philippine government. Last week, the Times ... -
Macau poised for unprecedented rebound post-pandemic: Casino giants
Casino giants are expecting Macau to record an unprecedented market rebound once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. In an interview with American business media CNBC, CEOs of ... -
Sands China takes out USD1b loan from parent company amid turmoil
Sands China has entered into a loan agreement with its parent company, Las Vegas Sands (LVS), totaling USD1 billion and repayable on July 11, 2028. In ... -
Wynn Macau names Frederic Jean-Luc Luvisutto as new COO
Wynn Macau has named current Wynn Palace Chief Operating Officer (COO) Frederic Jean-Luc Luvisutto as the new COO for the local subsidiary and Wynn Resorts. The ... -
Gaming shares plunge amid casino closures
As casinos closed for the first time in two years yesterday to curb the spread of infection, gaming operators saw their stocks plunge by up to ... -
City to shut casinos for a week amidst Covid-19 outbreak
Macau will close all its casinos for a week starting today – the second closure the government has ordered since the first outbreak in February 2020, ... -
‘Work permit’ required to get on public buses this week
30 special public bus routes will operate from July 11 to July 18 amid the suspension of industrial and commercial services. According to a statement issued ... -
Gov’t mandates public to stay at home
The Executive Order No. 115/2022, signed by the Chief Executive today, includes the requirement for individuals to stay at home, unless their outings are necessary, such as ... -
Gov’t orders suspension of non-essential services from July 11
The government has ordered all industries and commercial companies and venues in Macau to suspend operation from July 11 until July 18. In a press ... -
Wynn COO resigns, operator said to seek new management ahead of license bid
Another casino lifer is set to step down at Wynn Macau Ltd., according to an announcement that came a day after the operator revealed the intended ... -
Experts: Tender process and new awardees expected even before year-end
The gaming tender regulations released earlier this week hint that the awarding of new concessionaires will complete before the current gaming licenses expire on December 31. ... -
Linda Chen to helm Wynn Macau in 2023 as Ian Coughlan exits
Wynn Macau Ltd has announced Linda Chen, current vice chairman and chief operating officer of Wynn Macau, as president of the company from March 2023, in a ... -
Election candidates’ disqualification, migrants’ protest rights among concerns in report for UN
The disqualification of election candidates, the denial of the right to peaceful assembly of migrant workers and the resignations of TDM’s journalists following the imposition of ... -
MGM Resorts to launch brand in Shanghai’s Bund
Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality has signed a hotel management agreement with Shanghai West Bund Development (Group) Co. Ltd., in order to bring the MGM brand to Shanghai ...
