Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist, Casino Business Review LLC

Howard J Klein

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist

Casino Business Review LLC

Extensive experience in marketing and development in the Asian gaming market

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Decline in China economy has tinted investor views into the Asian casino sector. But valuations are attractive.</li>
<li>GGR continues to gain but high youth unemployment blemishes estimates of the return of younger demos who comprise a key segment of Macau visitors.</li>
<li>Strong entry points for Wynn Macau and Sands China persist, but investors still appear to be hesitant to enter the sector until more visible signs of China recovery begin.</li>
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Decline in China economy has tinted investor views into the Asian casino sector. But valuations are attractive.
GGR continues to gain but high youth unemployment blemishes estimates of the return of younger demos who comprise a key segment of Macau visitors.
Strong entry points for Wynn Macau and Sands China persist, but investors still appear to be hesitant to enter the sector until more visible signs of China recovery begin.


Signs Abound that Asia Gaming Gaining Strength Despite China Macro Woes

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

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Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The JIP TOB for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba (6502 JP)</a> is here. Finally. It's still too low. Since the announcement, when it was too low, peers are up a lot, and memory looks healthier.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hongkong-land-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15465:1" rel="noopener">Hongkong Land (HKL SP)</a> selling Three Exchange Square sounds purely speculative. At best. But it would have a bigly impact on Hong Kong Office sentiment if true. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/inpex-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20665:1" rel="noopener">Inpex (1605 JP)</a> reported 1H results, a change in forecasts, and a bigly buyback. The mechanics are the same. The impact is a bit different, but it's worth looking at.</li>
</ul>


The JIP TOB for Toshiba (6502 JP) is here. Finally. It's still too low. Since the announcement, when it was too low, peers are up a lot, and memory looks healthier.

Hongkong Land (HKL SP) selling Three Exchange Square sounds purely speculative. At best. But it would have a bigly impact on Hong Kong Office sentiment if true. 

Inpex (1605 JP) reported 1H results, a change in forecasts, and a bigly buyback. The mechanics are the same. The impact is a bit different, but it's worth looking at.


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Morning Views Asia: Country Garden Holdings Co, Sino-Ocean Service, Wynn Macau Ltd

Hong Kong

Wynn Macau, Limited owns and operates Wynn Macau, a destination casino resort currently featuring hotel rooms and suites, a casino, casual and fine dining restaurants, retail space and leisure amenities.

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Wynn Macau Ltd (1128 HK)

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