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As a result of the amendments made to the agreement for the operation of the Studio City Casino announced on June 23, 2022, certain revenues and operating costs of the Company were previously captioned as i) revenue from provision of gaming related services and are now captioned as revenue from casino contract; and ii) costs for provision of gaming related services and are now captioned as costs related to casino contract.
The term of the Concession commenced on January 1, 2023 and ends on December 31, 2032 and Melco Resorts Macau is authorized to operate the Altira Casino, the City of Dreams Casino and the Studio City Casino as well as the Grand Dragon Casino and the Mocha Clubs.
The gaming and gaming support areas of the Altira Casino, City of Dreams Casino and Studio City Casino with an area of 17,128.8 square meters, 31,227.3 square meters and 28,784.3 square meters, respectively, and related gaming equipment and utensils (collectively referred to the “Reversion Assets”) are owned by the Macau government.
In January 2020, Melco Resorts Macau agreed to continue the VIP rolling chip operations at the Studio City Casino until January 15, 2021, and in December 2020, it further agreed to continue VIP rolling chip operations at Studio City Casino until December 31, 2021, subject to early termination with 30 days’ prior notice by either the Company or Melco Resorts Macau.
Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in Melco’s earnings release does not reflect certain intercompany costs related to the table games operations at Studio City Casino.
Studio City Casino is operated by the Gaming Operator, one of the subsidiaries of Melco and a holder of a gaming subconcession, and we operate the non-gaming businesses of Studio City.
Pursuant to the Services and Right to Use Arrangements, Melco Crown Macau operates the Studio City Casino and is reimbursed for the costs incurred in connection with its operation of the Studio City Casino.
The mass market focus of the Studio City Casino is currently complemented with VIP rolling chip operations.
Other costs in relation to shared office equipment are allocated based on a percentage of usage.The Company believes the costs incurred under the Studio City Casino Agreement, captioned as costs related to casino contract, and the allocation methods under the Management and Shared Services Arrangements are reasonable and the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the Company’s cost of doing business.
Under these arrangements, Melco Resorts Macau deducts gaming taxes and the costs of operation of Studio City Casino.