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Macau's April gaming revenues plunge 96.8% on coronavirus impact

Published Fri, May 1, 2020 · 05:22 AM

    [HONG KONG] Gambling revenue in Macau plunged 96.8 per cent in April year-on-year, with casinos reeling in the world's biggest casino hub as authorities imposed a raft of measures to keep visitors away to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

    April's figure of 754 million patacas (S$133.7 million) was more or less in line with analyst expectations of a drop of around 95 per cent.

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