Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: NagaCorp in gradual recovery, Naga 3 scheduled for 2029

Friday 1st of March 2024

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NagaCorp was hit hard by COVID, with the company still experiencing a gradual recovery, notes Chairman Timothy McNally. The group is working hard to restructure its finances to figure out the scope of Naga 3, which is likely to only open in 2029. Meanwhile in Macau, Galaxy is focusing heavily on entertainment, driving the mass market through its doors, with Phase 4 of the property scheduled to open in 2027.

What you need to know

NagaCorp in gradual recovery post-COVID, financing to dictate the scope of Naga 3: Chairman Timothy McNally.
Galaxy Group Entertainment all-in in mass market and entertainment, Phase 4 confirmed to open in 2027 – CFO.

On the radar

Galaxy market share declined in Q4 2023: CBRE.
Ainsworth ends 2023 with $5.8 mln in net losses.
Indian authorities freeze $15 million linked to Chinese betting apps.
Take down gambling ads, Indonesia tells X.

AGB Intelligence

FACE TO FACE

NagaCorp in gradual recovery phase: Timothy McNally

Despite 2023 falling slightly short of expectations, the Chairman of NagaCorp says that the company is in a gradual recovery after COVID-19. Both VIP and mass have returned and as the number of flights increases, so should foot fall. In the meantime, Naga 3 is still scheduled for 2029, with financing to dictate the scope of the project.

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