Story perspectives

Macau Casino Revenue Dips 5.6% Amid Holiday Slowdown

2/4/2025

39 5

Summary

Story summary

Macau's casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) dropped 5.6% year-on-year in January to MOP18.25 billion (US$2.27 billion), despite a slight December increase.
Analysts observed a pre-holiday slowdown impacting larger properties, with visitor arrivals surging post-January 31.
Citigroup reported robust premium mass wagers during Chinese New Year, with 1.01 million visitors in the holiday's first six days.
The Secretary for Economy and Finance linked the GGR decline to seasonality but remains optimistic about Macau's economic future.

1 of 1

Story summary

Macau's casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) dropped 5.6% year-on-year in January to MOP18.25 billion (US$2.27 billion), despite a slight December increase.
Analysts observed a pre-holiday slowdown impacting larger properties, with visitor arrivals surging post-January 31.
Citigroup reported robust premium mass wagers during Chinese New Year, with 1.01 million visitors in the holiday's first six days.
The Secretary for Economy and Finance linked the GGR decline to seasonality but remains optimistic about Macau's economic future.