Sep
27
How is the Venetian Macao doing?
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Here is Las Vegas Sands’ 30 day stock chart. The Cotai Strip®’s Venetian Macao has been open for 1 month. I think the chart answers my question. Read more
Sep
18
Galaxy gets approval for huge Cotai plans
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I knew Galaxy Entertainment had plans to expand their Cotai Mega Resort hotel casino in the Cotai, but this is alot bigger than I had expected. 9 more hotels!!! Read more
Sep
18
Galaxy World Resort on Cotai
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Here is an update on Galaxy’s GalaxyWorld Resort, or the Cotai Mega Resort (depending on what you’re reading), from the company’s recent press release. The company is building GalaxyWorld Resort in Cotai between the Venetian Read more
Sep
16
Cotai Real Estate
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As soon as I saw Harrah’s purchase of 175 acres of land on Cotai in Macao, I couldnt help but wonder - how much is an acre of land worth on Cotai? We know an acre of prime Las Vegas Strip real estate is worth between $25-35 million dollars. But everything is cheaper in China so Harrah’s probably didn’t pay that much, right? Read more
Sep
16
First, let me say I don’t read Men’s Vogue. Isn’t Vogue a woman’s magazine? They really think men will read a man’s version? Anyway, let me give them credit for writing a great article on what its like to gamble in a Macao casino. It’s a bit Read more
Sep
14
Cotai Strip®’s Venetian welcomes one millionth visitor - already!
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Looks like the Cotai Strip® is off to a fast start…
“The world’s largest casino resort, the Venetian Macao, welcomed its one millionth visitor Friday just 17 days after opening, its operators said.
The gargantuan casino, convention and retail centre awarded the fortunate customer two nights hotel accommodation, Read more
Sep
13
Harrah’s Macau?
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Now all the big boys are here
Yesterday Harrah’s announced that they have purchased the huge 175 acre golf course on Cotai, across the Macao Studio City. I’m sure this didnt come cheap, and although Harrah’s talks about what a great golf course it will be, I’m sure they hope to build their own Cotai hotels and casinos in the future. Read more
Sep
9
Strong opening for Cotai Strip®’s Venetian
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Good to see things have started off on the right foot for the Cotai Strip® and its Venetian Macao. I have not yet been there, but my friend Martin Chua from MacauCasinoWorld has a first hand account and some great pictures, so check it out.
Here is the press release that Las Vegas Sands released touting its strong opening: Read more
Sep
9
Sheldon’s Venetian Macao opening quotes
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But what would a bear do on the Cotai Strip®?
Mr Adelson didnt let us down with his Venetian Macao grand opening, and I knew he wouldnt let us down in the quote department. Here are some doozies from The Times Online. Read more