Casino win rates drop, daily gaming revenue declines

Macau's average daily gaming revenue fell to MOP650 million last week, driven by lower VIP room win rates, signaling a slight slowdown in the city’s casino

Closure of satellite casinos ensures healthy development of industry, says CE

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said yesterday that the closure of satellite casinos is part of the government’s efforts to ensure the gaming industry develops in

Casinos slash mass bets to capture business from closed satellite venues

Macau's concessionaires appear to be cutting minimum bets in mass-market baccarat to capture business from the city’s now-defunct satellite casinos, according to a Citigroup survey that

SJM shareholders approve HKD1.75 billion L’Arc Hotel acquisition

In a landslide vote at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) yesterday morning, shareholders of SJM Holdings Ltd. greenlit the HKD1.75 billion (USD 224 million) acquisition

Casino Landmark to close at year-end

Macau's last remaining satellite casino, Casino Landmark, will cease operations at 11:59 p.m. on December 30, SJM Resorts S.A. announced yesterday. This closure

Casino Landmark to close at year-end

Macau’s last remaining satellite casino, Casino Landmark, will cease operations at 11:59 p.m. on December 30, SJM Resorts S.A. announced yesterday. This closure

JP Morgan: November GGR ‘surprisingly high’, December likely higher

The American multinational banking and investment consultancy firm JP Morgan has acknowledged local casino results as surprisingly high. In the company’s latest report, JP Morgan

November GGR above MOP21 billion, accumulated growth at 8.6%

November closed with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP21.088 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.4% compared to 2024. November results from local casinos also account

CLSA projects 5% growth in GGR, expects higher dividends in 2026

Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) is set to grow 5% in 2026, reaching about MOP259 billion (USD32.3 billion), according to brokerage firm CLSA. This

Galaxy’s Raymond Voon named Sands China SVP of Marketing Strategy and Loyalty

Sands China Ltd has appointed Raymond Voon as senior vice president of Marketing Strategy and Loyalty, according to an internal memo obtained yesterday. The move follows

premium gamblers drive resilience in market, UBS survey shows

A recent survey by UBS Securities Asia Ltd shows that the gaming sector is benefiting from a growing and more affluent mass-market segment. The study found

Gov’t estimates 2026 GGR below original forecast for 2025

The government projects the city’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) to reach MOP236 billion in 2026. This forecast, omitted from Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai’s

GGR projections omitted from Policy Address as CE urges caution

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) projections were omitted for the first time in a Policy Address, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stating that “careful consideration is required.

Morgan Stanley sees 16% GGR growth through 2026

Morgan Stanley described the outlook for the gaming industry as positive in a recent memo, noting that monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) continues to grow at

Sands China launches Responsible Gaming Academy to strengthen industry awareness

Sands China Limited (SCL) inaugurated its Sands Responsible Gaming Academy yesterday, aiming to raise awareness of responsible gambling practices and promote self-discipline among employees.

SJM Q3 revenue declines as satellite casino closures continue

SJM Holdings Limited reported a decline in total revenue for the third quarter (Q3), as the phased cessation of satellite casino operations and intensifying market

November casino revenue projected at MOP20.5 billion

The city’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to reach MOP20.5 billion in November, according to recent industry reports, as early-month figures point to a

Melco reports steady Q3 growth in local operations

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported an 11% year-over-year rise in total operating revenues for the third quarter driven largely by continued improvement across its Macau

Galaxy posts 14% rise in Q3 revenue despite typhoon impact

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported a 14% year-on-year increase in group net revenue to HKD12.2 billion for the third quarter of 2025, with adjusted EBITDA

Casinos surpass expectations in October as high-end gaming leads recovery

The casino industry defied expectations in October, posting its strongest gains since mid-summer as casinos recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR) of nearly MOP24.09 billion, representing

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