Macau – Page 9 | Global Gaming Insider

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Can countries actually afford not to legalise gambling anymore?

As gambling operators continue to bring in millions, sometimes billions, in revenue each year, local governments are having to choose between loosening cultural laws or going without the extra funding.

6 min read • Feb 23 • By Megan Elswyth

Macau revises previous exchange authorizations for SJM, Galaxy & Melco

Updates appear in the latest Official Gazette covering changes to earlier Chief Executive orders.

1 min read • Feb 23 • By Keih Ma

X bans paid gambling partnerships for influencers

The platform moves betting, lotteries and casinos into ‘Prohibited Industries’ category for paid collaborations.

2 min read • Feb 20 • By Layla Victoria

patrick dumont confirmed as las vegas sands chairman and ceo

Appointments Casino + 1 more

Las Vegas Sands confirms Patrick Dumont's appointment as Chairman and CEO

Dumont, who has been President and COO at the company since 2021, will officially succeed Robert Goldstein on March 1, in line with what was previously suggested.

2 min read • Feb 13 • By Rory Calland

Responsible Gambling Land Based + 2 more

GEG marks Chinese New Year with a series of programs and initiatives

Operator celebrates 10 years of its Community Caring Program and prepares major contributions to Macau’s festive events.

2 min read • Feb 13 • By Keih Ma

Wynn Resorts reports financial results for Q4 and FY2025

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Wynn Resorts produces $7.1bn revenue for FY2025, net income falls 34.7%

The operator managed to increase net revenue for Q4 2025 by 1.5% to $1.9bn, despite net income and adjusted property EBITDAR both witnessing decreases year-over-year.

3 min read • Feb 12 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Melco Q4 conference call: Returning to profitability, dealing with Macau's competitive intensity

The Q4 results of Melco Resorts and Entertainment exhibited a promising return to profitability, though the company is not getting carried away as the City of Dreams brand grows.

5 min read • Feb 12 • By Rory Calland

Financial Land Based + 1 more

Melco Q4 net income swings to $60.6m while Studio City EBITDA grows 6.2%

Macau-led gains at City of Dreams and Studio City lifted group profitability in the quarter, offset by softer results in Manila and continued losses at Altira and new Sri Lanka operations.

3 min read • Feb 12 • By Shaan Khan

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 5 more

Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: The nominations window is open

The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific will return to Manila in 2026, bringing the region’s leading gaming operators and suppliers together once again during the SiGMA Asia Summit.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Mariya Savova

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Land Based Casino + 1 more

What other key tourism areas could Asia incorporate into casino resorts?

Several high-profile casino resorts across Asia have begun incorporating specific tourism attractions into the properties. Could they continue to lean heavily on pre-existing local attractions to bring in visitors?

5 min read • Feb 9 • By Megan Elswyth