HONG KONG -- Casinos in Macao took a beating in 2019 after a few winning years as the demonstrations in nearby Hong Kong scared tourists off.
Fading economic momentum in China also kept high-rolling mainlanders from trying their luck.
Mainland high rollers shun gambling while mass market keeps playing

The Venetian Macao integrated-resort hotel: Mainland Chinese visitors to the city are down because of the unrest in nearby Hong Kong. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- Casinos in Macao took a beating in 2019 after a few winning years as the demonstrations in nearby Hong Kong scared tourists off.
Fading economic momentum in China also kept high-rolling mainlanders from trying their luck.