January’s MOP 11.58 billion GGR up by 232.56 per cent month-on-month but around half receipts of MOP 22.12 billion prior to pandemic in January 2020.
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Results up 31.6% on September; Macao’s six gaming operators continue to run 37 casinos, but with 32 fewer gaming tables and 345 more slot machines.
Last month’s figure up by more than five times month-on-month as city begins to recover from its worst Covid-19 outbreak and visitor arrivals start to pick up again.
Last month’s figure drops by 25.9 per cent month-on-month as city fights its worst Covid-19 outbreak, leaving Macao almost empty of visitors.
As well as negative 48-hour NATs, workers must undertake RAT before starting work; casino patrons also required to show NAT result.
Macao’s total gross gaming revenue in the first five months decreased by 44 per cent year-on-year to MOP 23.79 billion.
Standing Committee will review terms at least twice more before agreeing final wording and penalties with government officials.
Numerous Covid-19 outbreaks in mainland China and lockdowns take a toll on the city’s gaming industry and government coffers.
Group sent memo to staff noting ‘careful consideration’ and ‘grievous’ nature of the move.