2025 EASL Final Four to take place at Studio City

Basketball’s East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four 2025 is slated to take place at the Studio City Event Centre in Cotai, with the semi-finals to take place on March 7, while the championship game is set for March 9, according to a statement provided by integrated resort operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment on behalf of the league.This marks the first time that the league will host the “final four” event in Macau.The semifinals will see the top four teams vie for a chance to

January 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘SJM A-LIN Music Show’ to take place in February

Taiwanese singer-songwriter A-Lin will be in Macau for the “SJM A-LIN Music Show”, which is slated to take place at The Grand Pavilion of Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai on February 2.According to a recent statement from the integrated resort operator, A-Lin, a Golden Melody Awards* (GMA) winner, will “enchant audiences with her powerful vocals and emotive ballads to celebrate Lunar New Year”.Moreover, on the night of the show, the integrated resort operator will also offer the

January 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM Theatre to host ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Symphony Concert

The “Black Myth: Wukong” Symphony Concert is set to take place at the MGM Theatre in Cotai on February 1 and 2, with the event to feature a selection of music from the award-winning 2024 action role-playing game by Shenzhen-based Game Science.The game “embodies a deep traditional cultural heritage and showcases the richness of the Chinese tradition”, according to a statement by integrated resort operator MGM.The show, produced by Poly Performing Arts in conjunction with “Black

January 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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City of Dreams showcases ‘Eternal Lotus 25’ exhibition

Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement earlier this week that it is exhibiting the “Eternal Lotus 25” at the White Gallery of City of Dreams (COD) in Cotai in celebration of both the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland.Open 24/7 and centred around Macau’s floral emblem, the lotus, the statement said that the free-admission exhibition comprises the stages “Awakening

December 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM Master Mixologist wins ‘World Bartender of the Year’

SJM Resorts said in a statement on Thursday that Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) Resort Master Mixologist Frederick Ma (馬銘康) won the “World Bartender of the Year” and “Market Challenge Winner” prize at the IBA (International Bartenders Association) World Cocktail Championship 2024 in Portugal’s Autonomous Region of Madeira.GLP is located in Cotai.The statement said that this year’s championship comprised mixologists from 67 countries and regions that vied for the title. The

December 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Cotai Water Jet offers ticket giveaway for dual celebration

Cotai Water Jet is offering two complimentary tickets per person for its Macau Cruise Fireworks Route in celebration of “double happiness”: The 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, according to a Thursday statement from the ferry company provided by Sands China.The statement said that the promotion period for the 70-minute voyage is on 11 a.m. on Sunday and can be redeemed at the Cotai

December 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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The Ritz-Carlton to host New Year’s Eve events

Hotel operator The Ritz-Carlton, Macau has said in a recent statement that it is set to host a series of “luxurious New Year’s Eve events”.Among them is a six-course New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Café, priced at 988 patacas per person and wine pairing for an additional 488 patacas, that features a menu that pays tribute to “French culinary excellence”. Highlights, include Miso-Scented Roasted Toothfish with Lobster Coral Tempura and Pigeon Rossini with Crispy Bacon,

December 21, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China makes 300,000 pataca donation to Caritas Macau

Sands China has recently donated 300,000 patacas to Caritas Macau’s 55th Charity Bazaar and 2024 Charity run, marking the integrated resort (IR) operator’s 21st consecutive year of donations to the Catholic charity since 2004.A Sands China statement earlier this week noted that on October 6, Sands China donated 100,000 patacas to Caritas Macau for its recent charity run, with Sands China Community Affairs Director Annie Lam (林妤庭) presenting a ceremonial cheque to Caritas Macau

November 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Hennessy presents collaboration with NBA legend LeBron James

French cognac producer Hennessy has recently unveiled its “Hennessy V.S.O.P Limited Edition by LeBron James”, a collaboration with the US basketball legend.Available at selected retail stores in Hong Kong and Macau since October, a statement by the company noted that the limited-edition features designs that pay homage to LeBron’s impact on and off the court, with the bottle and gift box featuring a portrait of James in purple and orange. The Hennessy Bras Armé, meanwhile features a

November 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Responsible Gaming Campus Ambassador Programme ends

Integrated resort operator MGM said in a statement on Wednesday that its “Responsible Gaming Campus Ambassador” programme, which it co-organised with City University of Macau (CityU), has recently concluded with a certificate award ceremony for nearly 40 “ambassadors” from different majors such as Social Work and International Tourism and Management.According to the statement, the programme featured thematic courses and promotional practice sessions that aimed to “enhance the

November 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM receives top honours at OSH awards

SJM Resorts said in a Wednesday statement that it earned top honours at the “Award Ceremony for Catering Occupational Safety and Health Awarding Scheme 2024”, with the integrated resort operator and six of its restaurants receiving 15 awards in its first year of participating.The awards programme was organised by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) in partnership with other government entities, trade associations, labour unions, and occupational safety and health (OSH) organisations, according

November 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China donates 1.08 million patacas to 7 tertiary institutions

Integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China said in a statement earlier this week that it has donated 1.08 million patacas to representatives of seven local higher education institutions in Macau, marking the 18th consecutive year of providing scholarships and fellowships to local tertiary institutions and bringing the total donations to over 15.7 million for tertiary scholarships and fellowships in Macau since 2006.According to the statement, the donations have altogether benefitted over 1,800

November 22, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Hot pot festival returns to Broadway Macau

The free-admission Broadway Macau Hot Pot Festival made its return earlier this week, with 13 restaurants in Broadway Food Street offering over 50 hot pot dishes from Macau and Asia’s top food destinations, according to a recent statement by integrated resort operator Galaxy Macau.The festival, on until February 28, features a variety of hot pot flavours, as well as exclusive dishes only available in Macau.The statement said that among its offerings are Braised Lamb Brisket Casserole from Wui

November 22, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM, DSEDJ organise learning festival

MGM has recently partnered with the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) to host the “MGM Learning Festival”, which aims to enhance staff members’ job skills, service mindset, and commitment to continuing education and professional certifications, according to a recent statement from the Integrated resort (IR) operator.The festival runs from late October to early December, the statement said, which adds that it was also organised in celebration of the

November 22, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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