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Las Vegas Sands subsidiary awarded 10-year Macao gaming concession with $3.8B investment
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP
- VML awarded 10-year Macao concession (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2032); 1,680 gaming tables and 3,700 machines authorized.
- Committed investment MOP30.239B (~US$3.8B), of which MOP27.8B (~US$3.5B) on non-gaming projects.
- Key payments: 35% special gaming tax on GGR, annual premium (fixed MOP30M + variable), and 5% special levies.
- Press release outlines non-gaming projects: new 18,000 sqm MICE facility, 50,000 sqm garden-themed attraction, Cotai Arena upgrade, luxury yacht experience.
- If Macao annual GGR reaches MOP180B+, non-gaming investment may increase up to 20% in following year (subject to deduction after year 5).