Studio City Announces Extension of Development Period of Its Land Concession

MACAU, Feb. 12, 2018 -- Studio City, the Hollywood-inspired, cinematically-themed resort, today announces that the Macau government has granted an extension of the development period under the Studio City land concession contract. Pursuant to such extension, the development period for the land of Studio City has been extended to July 24, 2021.

Construction of the additional development at Studio City remains subject to, among other things, Macau government approvals and licenses. It is expected that the additional development will include a hotel and related amenities.

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