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Chinese Embassy in New Zealand issues rare warning: Citizens gambling abroad leading to death, consular protection unavailable.

Chinese Embassy in New Zealand issues rare warning: Citizens gambling abroad leading to death, consular protection unavailable.

The Year of the Horse Spring Festival Golden Week has started, and Macau has already seen over 279,000 visitors in the first two days, with an expected total of 1.5 million visitors over the holiday period. However, amidst the booming gambling market in the surrounding areas, the Chinese Embassy in

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Wynn Macau's 4Q25 VIP surged by 48%, yet the profit margin is under pressure, what do investment banks think?

Wynn Macau's 4Q25 VIP surged by 48%, yet the profit margin is under pressure, what do investment banks think?

Wynn Macau's Q4 2025 financial report is out, with an on-the-spot interpretation by investment bank Jefferies: Overall in line with expectations, VIP business being the highlight, but profits were dragged down by win rates. Data shows that quarterly revenue increased by 4% year-on-year to $968 mill

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Macau's gambling revenue fell 14% before the Spring Festival, industry insiders: no off-season, very optimistic

Macau's gambling revenue fell 14% before the Spring Festival, industry insiders: no off-season, very optimistic

The Spring Festival holiday has not officially started yet, but the data from Macau's casinos has already taken a "deep breath". Citibank estimates that the gross gaming revenue in Macau for the first eight days of February was about 5 billion Macau patacas, with daily revenue down 14% from January.

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Macau's gambling revenue started off steady in February, with the Spring Festival effect causing a shift in pace later in the month.

Macau's gambling revenue started off steady in February, with the Spring Festival effect causing a shift in pace later in the month.

Macau's gambling market had a relatively mild start in early February. Data shows that in the first eight days of February, the total revenue was about 5 billion Macau patacas, with an average daily revenue of about 625 million Macau patacas. You know, this is about 14% lower than the average daily

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MGM Q4: Growth Driven by Macau and Digital Business, Las Vegas Under Pressure

MGM Q4: Growth Driven by Macau and Digital Business, Las Vegas Under Pressure

Due to the "accidental leak" of performance data, MGM Resorts International had to release its Q4 and full-year financial reports for 2025 a week early. The report shows that the group's growth was mainly driven by the Macau operations and digital division, while the domestic business on the Las Veg

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Macau approves 29 new gaming intermediaries, entering a new era of regulation.

Macau approves 29 new gaming intermediaries, entering a new era of regulation.

Once predicted to be "sunset" and even "on the brink of extinction," the Macau gaming intermediary industry welcomed official new approvals in 2026. The Secretary for Economy and Finance of Macau has newly approved 29 gaming intermediaries (commonly known as "stackers") to operate in Macau. Although

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Macau's GGR reached $2.79 billion in January, setting a new high for the same period since 2019.

Macau's GGR reached $2.79 billion in January, setting a new high for the same period since 2019.

In 2026, the Macau gaming industry started the year with a "lucky beginning," achieving a total gaming revenue (GGR) of $27.9 billion in January, not only a 24% increase year-over-year but also setting a record high since January 2019. This performance represents an 8.4% month-over-month increase fr

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Singapore's MBS Sets Record for Best Quarter in Casino Hotel, LVS Q4 2025 Revenue Hits $3.65 Billion

Singapore's MBS Sets Record for Best Quarter in Casino Hotel, LVS Q4 2025 Revenue Hits $3.65 Billion

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) welcomed a highlight moment in the fourth quarter of 2025, with its Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore achieving a record performance, hailed by the group's chairman as "the best quarter in casino hotel history." Meanwhile, the Macau market has steadily powered through h

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Macau hotel prices decline, tourism remains strong; Wynn UAE builds employee community

Macau hotel prices decline, tourism remains strong; Wynn UAE builds employee community

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

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Macau's high-end midfield shows strong performance in January with a 72% surge in whale player betting.

Macau's high-end midfield shows strong performance in January with a 72% surge in whale player betting.

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

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2025 Macau's economic growth slows but remains robust, with a slight decline in gambling growth rate.

2025 Macau's economic growth slows but remains robust, with a slight decline in gambling growth rate.

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

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Sands China announces pay raise plan, with a maximum increase of 4%, benefiting nearly 28,000 employees.

Sands China announces pay raise plan, with a maximum increase of 4%, benefiting nearly 28,000 employees.

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

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Wynn CFO Change: A Financial Handover to Ensure a "Soft Landing" for Macau's Core and Global Expansion Strategy

Wynn CFO Change: A Financial Handover to Ensure a "Soft Landing" for Macau's Core and Global Expansion Strategy

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

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Macau casinos face profit pressure in the fourth quarter as event and store closure costs surge, yet new opportunities emerge.

Macau casinos face profit pressure in the fourth quarter as event and store closure costs surge, yet new opportunities emerge.

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

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Macau casinos see Q4 profit growth amid cost pressures, with major events and transformation as the main reasons.

Macau casinos see Q4 profit growth amid cost pressures, with major events and transformation as the main reasons.

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

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Macau's January gambling revenue up 19%: Strong start to the festival, Seaport optimistic about full-year recovery

Macau's January gambling revenue up 19%: Strong start to the festival, Seaport optimistic about full-year recovery

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

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