What chuchu said
I had to laugh when I read the "announcement" because for most of us in Asia, this is old news - it was known ever since the first licenses were awarded that there were not likely to be any more for quite some time. So I am at a loss as to why they even bothered to announce what was already the status quo.
The real news is that they will not approve applications for further tables or slot machines. This could be good in that it will force a casino wanting to bring in new equipment being forced to remove old equipment, rather than expanding floor space.
The Cotai Strip has already been allotted and construction started, so nothing will change there. All the properties are still from the same "3 + 3" licensees.