Macao gaming stocks rise after new licenses decided

Malaysia's Genting loses bet on Macao gaming license

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Genting's casino hotel Resorts World in Pahang, Malaysia: Genting lost its bid for a license to operate a casino in Macao, with the six current operators winning approval for another 10 years. © Reuters

PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Macao gaming stocks gained in early Monday trade after the Macao government announced over the weekend that its six incumbent casino operators would be given licenses to operate for another decade from January.

Shares of Wynn Macau jumped as much as 14% while MGM China, Melco International, SJM Holdings and Sands China rose between 0.9% and 3.1%. Galaxy Entertainment fell by 1.1% when markets opened.

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