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MGM China Reports 2020 First Quarter Financial Data

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MGM China Holdings Limited  announced the selected unaudited financial data of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

  • In the first quarter, MGM China recorded total revenue of HK$2.1 billion. The Group saw an adjusted negative EBITDA of HK$0.1 billion. Overall occupancy rate was 36%.
  • The first-quarter results were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and we continue to be impacted today. China has implemented temporary suspension of tour groups and Individual Visit Scheme in late January, followed by a 15-day shutdown of all casinos (February 5 -19) by the Macau Government.
  • The Macau market continues to experience low visitation levels primarily driven by various travel restrictions and quarantine measures in Mainland China and Hong Kong. Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) in first quarter declined by 60% year-on-year, that February GGR was down by 88% year-on-year and March down by 80% year-on-year.
  • For the Period, MGM MACAU recorded revenue of HK$1.1 billion and EBITDA of HK$34.1 million. MGM COTAI recorded revenue of HK$1.0 billion and negative EBITDA of HK$156.8 million.
  • MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI were reopened on February 20 with social distancing and other safety protocols in place.

Grant Bowie, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China said: “The decisive actions and leadership of the Macau Government has contained the COVID-19 & shielded Macau from the worst effects. We at MGM China have been working with the Government as we focus on the health and safety of our team members, guests and all Macau citizens.

“While we focus to contain our costs, we are building scenario and maintaining relationship with our customers. We are preparing for recovery and extremely positive about the prospects of Macau gaming and hospitality market in a longer term.”

About MGM China Holdings Limited

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MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions/sub-concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International one of the world’s leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company’s website at www.mgmresorts.com.

SOURCE MGM China

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Fun88 Introduces T20 World Cup Special Offers

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Fun88, the leading online gaming and sports betting platform, announced an exclusive offer for cricket enthusiasts and sports betting fans. As the T20 World Cup heads into the semi-finals and finals, Fun88 is raising the stakes with an unbeatable promotion. Bet during these crucial matches and claim up to INR 1 Lakh Free Bonus. This offer is the best chance to boost the bankroll before the biggest cricket showdown of the year.

This exclusive offer aims to elevate the excitement of the T20 World Cup betting, allowing participants to enjoy the thrill of the semi-finals and finals while earning rewards.

Here’s how to grab this incredible bonus:

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Sign Up or Login at Fun88: New to Fun88? Register for a free account and join the cricket extravaganza. Existing players, get ready to show the inner champion.

Step 2: Place Bets: Throughout June, place bets on any cricket match to accumulate entries. The more bets placed, the higher the chances of winning a bigger bonus. If missed, don’t miss the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-finals and final matches.

Step 3: Claim the Reward: After July 1st, Fun88 will credit the free bonus directly to the main wallet, based on the Accumulated Bet Amount (1st – 30th June). Get ready to use it on the T20 World Cup matches.

This limited-time offer highlights Fun88’s commitment to enhancing the T20 World Cup experience for the passionate community. With a focus on providing a top-notch betting experience, this unique T20 Cricket World Cup promotion not only guarantees money but also adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.

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OKTO Expands its Advanced OKTO.CASH Payment Service in India

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OKTO has announced the expansion of its revolutionary real-time cash-to-digital closed loop payment service, OKTO.CASH, into the Indian market. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in OKTO’s mission to transform payment experiences for both merchants and consumers globally.

With the introduction of OKTO.CASH in India, online merchants now have the capability to offer cash-to-digital payments at hundreds of thousands of locations across India, focusing also on small cities. The first e-merchant is already benefiting from this service, with many more expected to follow throughout the year.

OKTO.CASH is now accessible through an extensive network of over 100,000 retail points. The company plans to extend its reach to more than 500,000 retail points by the end of the year, ensuring wide availability for consumers to complete their closed-loop cash-to-digital OKTO.CASH transactions.

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OKTO has a locally based dedicated team to support this expansion, ensuring the best possible service and assistance.

“This expansion underscores our commitment to delivering superior payment experiences at every transaction and in every region that requires such services. We are dedicated to empowering online merchants with enhanced payment service offerings, aligning with our strategy of being a last-mile expert and helping online merchants acquire new consumers,” Björn Katerbau, Chief Distribution Officer at OKTO, said.

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Gen.G Announces Partnership with LG U+

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Global esports organisation Gen.G Esports has announced a partnership with LG U+. The partnership comes on the heels of the two companies’ first collaboration to celebrate the 2023 LoL World Championship. The two companies will work closely together to strengthen fandom and innovate the customer experience. As part of the partnership, Gen.G Esports’ League of Legends pro team will feature the LG U+’s logo on their jerseys during the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) Summer season.

“We’re thrilled to be able to renew our partnership with LG U+ in such an innovative way. By leveraging all the data we’ve collected across our pro players and the thousands of students at the Gen.G Global Academy, we’re able to offer an even superior customer experience through our YOUR.GG data analytics platform to the millions of gamers that are customers of LG U+,” Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G Esports, said.

Through this partnership, the two companies will provide LG U+’s Uth members with a variety of members-only benefits, including a monthly subscription to Gen.G Crew and YOUR.GG player reports, to enrich their gaming experience.

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Fans will be able to interact directly with the League of Legends players who have led the teams to victory through the Gen.G Crew b.stage platform, as well as receive purchase tickets to fan zones at domestic fan meets and matches. Champion play analyses and player reports based on comparative data will also be provided through YOUR.GG, League of Legends data analytics service.

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