SJM to drop plans to acquire Ponte 16 casino

SJM Holdings announced yesterday that it will not proceed with the acquisition of the satellite casino Ponte 16, located in the Inner Harbour. In

Gov’t estimates 2026 GGR below original forecast for 2025

The government projects the city’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) to reach MOP236 billion in 2026. This forecast, omitted from Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai’s

Poly Museum celebrates one million visitors

The Poly MGM Museum at MGM Macau celebrated a significant milestone, welcoming its one millionth visitor since its opening in November 2024. To mark

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace celebrate four restaurants honored by La Liste 2025

  Wynn proudly announces that four of its signature restaurants inlcluding Wing Lei, SW Steakhouse, Lakeview Palace, and Mizumi have been honored in the La Liste Top 1,000 Restaurants

Melco employees recognized at 2025 ‘Shenhe Cup’ Vocational Skills Competition

Melco Resorts & Entertainment employees recently received recognition for their professional skills at the 2025 “Shenhe Cup” Vocational Skills Competition. The event aims to promote vocational

Sands China launches Responsible Gaming Academy to strengthen industry awareness

Sands China Limited (SCL) inaugurated its Sands Responsible Gaming Academy yesterday, aiming to raise awareness of responsible gambling practices and promote self-discipline among employees.

Macau sees growth in mobile and card payments in Q3

The third quarter of this year saw a continued shift towards digital payments, with growth in both mobile and card-based transactions, according to data from

Galaxy hosts family sports activities during National Games and Grand Prix

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is hosting a series of family-focused sports activities throughout November in conjunction with the 15th National Games of China and the 72nd Macau Grand

Louis Vuitton holds first Cruise 2026 fashion show in Macau

Louis Vuitton recently staged its inaugural Cruise 2026 fashion show at The Londoner Arena. The show, presenting the latest collection by Women’s Artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, was

Economy maintains momentum as Q3 GDP rises 8%

The local economy strengthened further in the third quarter, with official data showing an 8% year-on-year expansion driven by resilient tourism activity and steady consumer spending.

Residents gain fast-track airport access with Hong Kong’s ‘Park and Fly’ service

Macau travelers can now leave their cars near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and reach Hong Kong International Airport within 30 minutes, thanks to the new

Gourmet Pavilion at Wynn Palace recognized in Global Design Awards

Gourmet Pavilion at Wynn Palace has been named a Global Category Winner at the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2025, an international competition recognizing innovation and excellence in food

MGM explores technology and cultural tourism in Greater Bay Area

A 29-member MGM management team, led by Kenneth Feng, president and executive director of MGM China Holdings Limited, conducted a two-day study trip across the Greater Bay Area

November casino revenue projected at MOP20.5 billion

The city’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to reach MOP20.5 billion in November, according to recent industry reports, as early-month figures point to a

BNU reports 29% drop in net profit for first nine months

Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) reported a 29% decline in net profit for the first nine months of 2025, with unaudited figures showing earnings of MOP315.3 million

MGM promotes responsible gaming through community events

MGM has partnered with local associations to promote responsible gaming and financial literacy through two large-scale community activities, drawing over 5,000 participants. The “Family Financial Budgeting

‘East Asia Through The Lens’ photo exhibition opens at Amagao Gallery

The photo exhibition “East Asia Through The Lens” officially opened yesterday at Amagao Gallery, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, showcasing 25 works by five photographers from across East Asia.

Melco, MMSA introduce local youth to MotoSurfing

Melco Resorts & Entertainment and the Macau MotoSurf Association (MMSA) organized a workshop at Hac Sa Beach on Saturday to introduce local youth to the emerging sport of

What to know about the crisis at chipmaker Nexperia that sent automakers scrambling

A battle for control of a little-known chipmaker has threatened global auto production by choking off the semiconductor supply chain, though there are signs the crisis is

Sands China leads tech enterprise trip to Lisbon

Sands China Ltd. is currently leading a 38-member delegation to Lisbon, Portugal, for a five-day “Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon” program, which began yesterday. The delegation

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