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China currency, equity turmoil adds to Macau’s woes

Macau’s casino revenue turned for the worse in August. Continue reading

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Galaxy, rival casinos expand as Macau contracts

A $3 billion expansion of Galaxy Macau kicked off the next wave of Cotai resorts last week. Continue reading

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‘New normal’ drops Macau March revenue 39%

Macau had its tenth consecutive monthly revenue decline in March, though some insiders see signs of recovery. Continue reading

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‘New normal’ drops Macau March revenue 39%

Macau had its tenth consecutive monthly revenue decline in March, though some insiders see signs of recovery. Continue reading

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Macau casinos take record fall in October

With five straight months of lower casino revenue, Macau could see its first annual decline since liberalization in 2002. Continue reading

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