Macau's average hotel prices declined in December, but the tourism industry maintained a robust momentum, with sufficient guest flow across all hotel categories; meanwhile, Wynn Resorts is building a large employee residential community "Wynn Oasis" on Al Marjan Island in the UAE, scheduled to open
Citibank's research in January shows that the Macau gaming market has seen significant growth in the high-end midfield sector at the beginning of the year, even though the overall number of players has declined, the betting intensity of high-value players has increased against the trend. The average
Macau's economy remained stable at the end of 2025, but signs of slowing growth momentum were evident. Although gaming revenue continued to grow year-on-year, there was a slight decline from November to December, indicating a narrowing growth rate. The tourism sector continued to exert strength, wit
At the beginning of the new year, Sands China Ltd., a Macau gaming operator, presented a significant gift to its team. The company announced that it would grant a discretionary bonus for the year 2025 to eligible full-time employees and increase salaries from March 1, 2026, with a raise ranging from
Wynn Resorts announced a significant personnel change in January 2026: the group's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Julie Cameron-Doe will retire in mid-2026, and Craig Jeffrey Fullalove, the current CFO and Chief Administrative Officer of Wynn Macau, will officially take over on April 1 of the same ye
Macau's gaming industry's report card for the last quarter of last year was a mixed bag. According to the latest investment memo released by Citibank, although the industry's total revenue is expected to grow nicely, a series of sudden operational expenses have genuinely squeezed profit margins. The
Macau's six major gaming operators, in the last quarter of 2025, although they turned in revenue growth, their profit performance was "disturbed" by some special events. Industry analysts pointed out that the NBA China Game, the 15th National Games, and the adjustment brought by the closure of sate
As the Lunar New Year approaches, Macau's gaming industry welcomes a "good start". According to the latest report from Seaport Research, Macau's total gaming revenue (GGR) in January 2026 is expected to increase by 19% year-on-year, reaching about 21.73 billion Macau patacas (approximately 2.71 bill
Recently, the Judiciary Police of Macau announced a case of counterfeit casino chip fraud, arresting four mainland men who allegedly used fake chips to swindle about 270,000 Hong Kong dollars from gamblers. Interestingly, although three gamblers were duped, the involved casino did not lose money—it
Macau's gaming industry is undergoing a profound transformation under the new licensing system. A recent peer-reviewed study published in "Global Gaming and Tourism Research" revealed a key trend: compared to pre-pandemic 2019, casino operators' revenues have not fully recovered, but their spending
J.P. Morgan recently released a report that provides a clear roadmap for the future trend of Macau's gaming industry. The report predicts that by 2026, Macau's overall gaming gross revenue (GGR) will grow by 5% to 6%, which seems moderate, but the structural changes behind it are more noteworthy—the
Despite some disappointing data in December, Macau's gaming industry actually performed quite well throughout 2025. According to the latest report from Citigroup, Macau's gross gaming revenue in December 2025 was 20.888 billion Macau patacas, achieving a 15% year-over-year growth and recovering to a
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macau University of Tourism (UTM) have joined hands again for the second consecutive year to launch the "Experience Macau" project. This program aims to help frontline staff, especially customer service personnel, to gain a deeper understanding of local cultu
Macau's Judiciary Police recently dismantled an illegal currency exchange gang linked to gambling activities at a comprehensive resort in Cotai. During the operation, police arrested two female staff members in a watch and jewelry store, and preliminary investigations showed that the illegal exchang
Sands China, a casino operator in Macau, continued to intensify its efforts in promoting responsible gambling in 2025, hosting over 150 promotional events throughout the year, attracting more than 150,000 participants, and providing over 30,000 hours of training for its employees. These initiatives
Did you know that Macau experienced a small tourism peak during the recent Special Administrative Region Establishment Anniversary and Christmas holidays? According to police data, from December 20 to 28, the number of inbound travelers reached 1.14 million. Even more impressive is that during this
