Macau updates super typhoon Ragasa policy with all casinos to close once No. 8 typhoon signal is hoisted

Macau’s gaming regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), revealed late Monday that the government would close all casinos when a No. 8 typhoon signal is hoisted and will make proper arrangements for staff and visitors to...

Macau courts says two LT Game patents void, company appeals ruling

Macau’s Court of First Instance has ruled that two electronic table game patents held by entities linked to gaming technology provider LT Game Ltd “must be declared null and void,” according to a translation of the ruling seen by GGRAsia. The...

Wendy Ide’s pick of other films: The Smashing Machine, Urchin and more

(123 mins, 15) Directed by Benny Safdie; starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader With his pile-driver fists, towering physique and breeze-block-shaped head, Dwayne Johnson is not the kind of actor who usually disappears into a role. On...

Macau Casinos Will Close Once Typhoon Ragasa Nears Landfall

Posted on: September 22, 2025, 04:22h. Last updated on: September 22, 2025, 04:23h. Typhoon Ragasa has its eyes set on Macau Macau casinos will close later today Macau is bracing for yet another powerful tropical cyclone that could force much of...

Macau court dismisses LT Game patent claims against Light & Wonder subsidiaries as infamous 13-year legal dispute nears conclusion

One of the Asian gaming industry’s most infamous legal disputes has reached a major determination in its principal proceedings after Macau’s Judicial Court of First Instance dismissed claims by local supplier LT Game against subsidiaries of Light...

Macau prepares for super typhoon using lessons from deadly Hato: CE

Macau authorities are treating Super Typhoon Ragasa with preparations geared towards two previously destructive typhoons, Hato and Mangkhut, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has said. The city’s leader was chairing a civil protection meeting on Monday...

Macau police nab drunk driver for evading responsibility

The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a local man on Saturday for drunk driving and evading responsibility, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 2.77 grams per litre, PSP spokesman Lam Keong said during a regular press...

Macau details transport arrangements for Super Typhoon ‘Ragasa’

The local authorities announced yesterday transport arrangements for Super Typhoon “Ragasa” concerning flights, ferries and public transport (buses and LRT), as Macau braces itself for the storm’s potential catastrophic impact on the city. The...

Macau Customs seizes 10 orchids, 24 bottles of spirits, 46 used smartphones in 6 days

The Macau Customs Service announced in a statement on Sunday that its officers have busted five smuggling cases in six days, seizing 10 orchids, 24 bottles of spirits, and 46 used smartphones. Local customs identified the five smugglers as aged...

Macau casinos to shut once Typhoon Ragasa Signal exceeds No. 8: Gov’t

Macau authorities stated that all casinos will close when the typhoon warning is raised above Signal No. 8 due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, as the city prepares for one of the most powerful storms in recent years. Secretary for Economy and Finance Tai...

Macau hoists Standby Signal No.1 as Super Typhoon 'Ragasa' approaches

Macau has hoisted the Standby Signal No. 1 as Super Typhoon ‘Ragasa’ approaches. The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) raised the Standby Signal No. 1 (T1) at 3 p.m. as Super Typhoon “Ragasa” moves towards the city. A T1 signal...

Macau court dismisses LT Game patent claims against Light & Wonder subsidiaries as infamous 13-year legal dispute comes to an end

One of the Asian gaming industry’s most infamous legal disputes has reached a major determination in its principal proceedings after Macau’s Judicial Court of First Instance dismissed claims by local supplier LT Game against subsidiaries of Light...

Macau government prepares to order closure of all casinos as super typhoon Ragasa approaches

Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, said Monday that Macau’s casinos will be ordered to close should the warning signal for approaching super typhoon Ragasa be raised higher than the No. 8 signal. According to forecasts from the Macao...

GBA emerges as commercial space hub where Macau has an inseparable part: FMCC speaker

Commercial space exploration is carving out a nascent presence in the Greater Bay Area, with Macau, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen each contributing distinct strengths. Industry expert Cédric R. G. Thiry, CEO of EmTDLab, highlighted this regional dynamic...

Alipay partners with Macau Pass to launch new top-up service

One of the country’s digital payment giants, Alipay, has now established a new top-up service partnership with Macau Pass, the companies announced on Friday. Alipay, owned by Ant Group, is an affiliate of Alibaba Group, with the two behind AGTech...

Macau gaming-related crimes in 1H25 on the rise

Macau recorded 1,139 gaming-related criminal investigation cases in the first half of 2025, a 456-case increase compared to the same period last year, representing a 66.8 percent rise, according to Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak. The...

Macau sets monthly tourism record with over 4.2M visitors in August

Macau welcomed over 4.2 million visitors in August 2025, setting a new monthly record during the summer holiday period, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The tally marked a 15.5 percent year-on-year increase,...

Macau bets big on culture, cuisine and sustainability to welcome 40 million visitors

Macau is redefining itself beyond casinos, highlighting heritage, gastronomy, sustainability and cultural exchange to attract diverse global visitors and new markets. Tourism to Macau has long been synonymous with gaming. The glittering integrated...

Macau suffers heavy 10-2 loss to Tajikistan in AFC Qualifiers opener

The Macau Futsal team has started its campaign in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qualifiers on the wrong foot. The local team, aiming for a place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup, scheduled to take place in Indonesia next year, lost the first...

Taobao Macau rolls out ‘Zero-threshold free shipping’ promotion

Taobao Tmall Macau (Taobao Macau) has rolled out its “Zero-threshold free shipping” promotion in Macau. The company stated that the promotions aim to provide free shipping on every item bought through the online sales platform without a minimum...