Macau Daily Blog and News

Winnie Out of The Way? Stanley Ho to List SJM

admin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:30:59 +0000

Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM), the largest casino operator in Macau, started bookbuilding yesterday for an IPO that aims to bring in between HK$3.85 billion and HK$5.1 billion ($494 million and $654 million). If the deal is completed, it will be...

Asian Countries Jumping on the Casino Bandwagon

a2zCasino — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:26:26 +0000

Encouraged by the rapid gaming growth in Macau, neighbouring countries are lining up to try and cash in on the Asian appetite for wagering while experts predict casinos already operating in the region are likely to be hit by the new developments. At...

Wife of Macau Bribery Taker to Join Him for 23 Years in Prison

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:38:51 +0000

Chan Meng Ieng, wife of imprisoned former Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) high-ranking official Ao Man Long was sentenced to 23 years in prison by the SAR’s Court of First Instance (TJB) Wednesday. Chan along with three of Ao’s...

Title Fight in Macau Between Pacquiao and Velero is Called Off

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:04:46 +0000

The planned title fight between Manny Pacquiao, the reigning World Boxing Council super featherweight champion, and World Boxing Association champion Edwin Valero in Macau is off. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum revealed that he had a long discussion...

Poker Machines Will Prevail in Macau Says Aristrocat

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:50:51 +0000

Poker machine maker Aristocrat Leisure has denied claims it faces a struggle to increase machine sales in Macau because gamblers prefer to play the card game baccarat. Speaking from Asia’s biggest gambling conference in Macau this week, chief...

Macau Grand Prix 2008 Has New Sponsor and Race Programme

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:47:36 +0000

With a new title sponsor on board, Macau luxury residential development Windsor Arch, the Macau Grand Prix has announced an exciting new race programme for the 55th edition, to be held from November 13-16 this year. Topping the bill for the Windsor...

Shun Tak Leaks Email About Harbor Mile Land Purchase

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:04:08 +0000

The curse of the fat finger has struck one of China’s most secretive commercial dynasties as an e-mail between top executives of Shun Tak Corporation has erroneously revealed plans for developing one of the last pieces of the lucrative...

Macau Q1 2008 Gross Domestic Product Expands by 31.6%

admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:42:59 +0000

In the first quarter of 2008, performance of the gaming sector continued to stay vibrant, with gross gaming revenue (excluding gratuities) soaring substantially by 61.8% in nominal terms compared with the same quarter of 2007, while total visitor...

Macau Denies UNESCO Refusal to Promote Macau’s World Heritage

admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:38:14 +0000

In relation to the article released by the magazine “East Week” on 28th May stating that UNESCO has suspended all promotional activities on world heritage of Macau, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) denies any refusal of UNESCO in...

Macau Police Explodes Cache of Weapons Found in Tourist Street Hotel

admin — Sat, 31 May 2008 18:14:52 +0000

Police in Macau today carried out a controlled explosion after finding a cache of weapons and explosives in a popular tourist street. Two grenades, a revolver, a knife and bag of explosives along with a timer were found in a hotel in the...

MGM Grand Macau From Trintiy Casino Site [Flickr]

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MGM Grand Macau Side View [Flickr]

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MGM Grand Macau Joining New Mandarin Hotel [Flickr]

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MGM Grand Macau Lion [Flickr]

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MGM Grand Macau Looking Towards Wynn Diamond Suites [Flickr]

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