Macau opens bids to operate six casinos, Malaysia's Genting gets a wildcard

Macau opens bids to operate six casinos, Malaysia's Genting gets a wildcard

The Wynn Macau casino resort, operated by Wynn Resorts Ltd., stands in Macau, China, on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Photographer: Billy H.C. Kwok/Bloomberg

Macau‘s government opened bids on Friday from seven companies, including a wildcard from Malaysian operator Genting, for licenses to operate casinos in the world’s biggest gambling hub, kicking off a closely watched battle for six available slots.