Galaxy Macau captured 43% of observed premium-mass wagers in Citigroup's July survey after co-hosting a volleyball tournament, drawing the top three high-value players.
Macau hotel occupancy fell to 88.5% in June as the World Cup weighed on demand, but first-half occupancy held strong at 92.7%, pointing to a one-off dip.
Wynn Macau's 2027 capex is set to hit US$700-750m, exceeding any single year's free cash flow since 2023, as it funds a $900m-plus Wynn Palace hotel expansion.
Macau visitor arrivals fell 3.1% to 2.8m in June as overnight travel weakened during the World Cup. However, first-half arrivals still rose 9% to 20.9m.
Vanuatu's Guangzhou consulate was allegedly used as a gambling venue for four months in 2025, sparking a diplomatic row and opposition demands for an Ombudsman investigation.
Sammy King, a 38-year hospitality veteran who led W Hong Kong to a Forbes Four-Star rating, has been appointed general manager of W Macau – Studio City.
Rank Group grew underlying operating profit 21% to £78.6M in FY26, but profit after tax fell 23% as CEO Richard Harris warned tax hikes would force venue closures.
The UKGC revealed poor operator ID verification wrecked its FRA pilot, with initials, nicknames and wrong addresses causing matching failures that undermined the frictionless check promise.