After local Chinese media quoted Paulo Chan, the director of Macau's gaming regulator, as having said that existing casino operators will have to "re-bid" for their concessions, JP Morgan analyst DS Kim said earlier that "this is nothing new" as he believes Chan was just clarifying legal terminology and statutory facts. Chan emphasized there isn't any new development regarding gaming concessions, which Kim thinks is the message he wanted to convey. Kim also said in a note issued prior to the open that his view remains that all six existing licenses will be renewed and no new license will be issued.

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Macquarie lowered the firm's price target on Las Vegas Sands to $61 from $62 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company reported a slight Q1 beat, aided by lucky Singapore hold, which more than offset unfavorable Macau hold, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says that while ongoing Macau construction remains an impact, it sets up Las Vegas Sands for a much stronger competitive position in 2025.

Citi raised the firm's price target on Las Vegas Sands to $75 from $74 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following the Q1 report. At Macau, the disruption from Londoner phase 2 renovation has been largely priced in as it was well flagged and explained by management in previous earnings calls, the analyst tells investors in a research note. the firm continues to rank Las Vegas Sands as its "Global Top Pick." The stock appears to be trading at an "undemanding" valuation, says Citi.

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Pre-earnings options volume in Las Vegas Sands is 3.0x normal with calls leading puts 4:3. Implied volatility suggests the market is anticipating a move near 3.7%, or $1.89, after results are released. Median move over the past eight quarters is 4.5%.

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