The Latest Breaking News from Macau

Macau steps up COVID testing as infections surge

Macau kicked off a new round of COVID-19 testing for its more than 600,000 residents on Monday, as officials in the world's biggest gambling hub raced to limit spiralling infections in the city's worst outbreak since the pandemic began.

Reuters · Jul 4, 2022

Macau COVID infections rise as spread extends to medics, police

Authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub Macau are scrambling to contain the city's biggest coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began, requiring all residents test daily and stay home as much as possible.

Reuters · Jun 30, 2022

FIA F3 race in Macau called off again, no return for WTCR

The FIA Formula 3 World Cup in Macau will not be run this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, while FIA WTCR will not make its planned return to Asia.

Autosport · Jun 29, 2022

Macau extends COVID shutdown of city, casinos stay open

Macau extended its COVID-19 restrictions including the closure of bars, cinemas, hair salons and outdoor parks from Thursday, its chief executive said as the world's biggest gambling hub battles to curb a rise in locally transmitted cases.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

Macau hotel locked down after COVID case, 700 people to be quarantined-media

A hotel and casino resort in the world's biggest gambling hub of Macau was locked down by authorities with 700 people inside on Tuesday due to a coronavirus infection outbreak on the property, local broadcaster TDM reported.

Reuters · Jun 21, 2022

China's gambling hub Macau shuts down amid COVID-19 outbreak but casinos remain open

The world's biggest gambling hub Macau has begun a second day of mass COVID-19 testing after dozens of locally transmitted cases were discovered over the weekend. Most businesses have shut but casinos remain open.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Macau shuts most businesses amid COVID outbreak, casinos stay open

The world's biggest gambling hub Macau began its second day of mass COVID-19 testing on Monday after dozens of locally transmitted cases were discovered over the weekend, with most businesses shut but casinos remaining open.

Reuters · Jun 20, 2022

Macau to begin mass COVID testing on Sunday amid locally transmitted cases

Macau's government said on Sunday it would begin mass COVID-19 testing for all residents after locally transmitted coronavirus cases were found overnight.

Reuters · Jun 19, 2022

Final Draft Of Macau Gaming Law: What Investors Need To Know

The Macau Legislative Assembly signed the final draft of the new Macau gaming law this week.  Bank of America analyst Billy Ng says there's nothing in the legislation that dampens his long-term bullish thesis on the Macau gaming market. Draft Updates: The final draft of the law includes the following…

Benzinga · Jun 17, 2022

Big Attraction On A Small Scale: Mini Macau Recreates Destination City In The Metaverse

If you can't get to the Las Vegas of Asia, take a virtual trip.

Zenger · Jun 9, 2022