Casino Shares Rise as Travel Rules From Macau to China Ease

Shares of casino companies are higher after China said it would ease travel restrictions on people returning to the mainland from Macau. Author: Dan Weil 1:36 PM EDT Shares of casino companies, such as Wynn Resorts ( WYNN ) – Get Report , Las Vegas Sands ( LVS ) – Get Report and MGM Resorts International ( MGM ) – Get Report , rose after the Chinese government said it would loosen travel restrictions on people returning to the mainland from the gambling haven of Macau. Casino stocks have fallen down the tubes since March amid closures and limited reopenings…