Salivating to Invade New York, Macau Riches

The race for New York casino licenses starts in January • 7:47 AM

• New York aims to issue RFPs to casino operators wanting to set up shop in the state this January with a goal to select licensees later in the year, according to Hedgeye's Todd Jordan.
• In a New York state of mind: CZR, MGM, WYNN, PENN, BYD.

Macau residents get a cut of casino riches • 9:36 AM

• Macau announces it will distribute 9K pacatas ($1,127) to each resident to help make up for the growing costs of living in the casino-rich region.
• The territory brought in 95B pacatas ($11.89B) this year from taxes on gaming operations.
• The incredible riches brought in by the casino industry from Macau has increased the pressure to keep the local populace contented.
• Related stocks: MPEL, LVS, WYNN, MGM.