Macau

News & Analysis

News In Brief: June 20-June 24, 2022

The lawyer who wrote a damning Wire Act opinion that nearly sunk the US online gambling market has appeared as a witness in hearings in the 2020 Trump election debacle.

News In Brief: June 13-June 17, 2022

Worldpay has been fined in Colorado, Uruguay still wants potentially online-linked casino bids and Australia launches casino crime hunt.

News In Brief: May 16-May 20, 2022

UK Gambling Commission acts against bookmaker Goldchip, Puerto Rico prepares to audit Light & Wonder's lottery operations and Dominican Republic moves against its scandal-ridden lottery operation.

Personnel Moves - March 2022

Former MGA staffer Yanica Sant joins William Hill, Trinidad and Tobago appoints its first regulators and Malawi appoints a new gaming board head.

U.S. Casinos' Reign In Macau Facing Instability, Uncertainty

Three U.S. gaming companies continue to rake in billions from their casinos in Macau, but recent actions by the Chinese and American governments and union-linked interests suggest this golden era may be coming to an end.

Research & Reports

Market Insight: Asia-Pacific Land-Based Gaming

This in-depth report provides insight into the size, structure and growth of eight land-based gaming markets in the Asia-Pacific region, containing analysis, updated as new information becomes available, of sector themes and key jurisdictional and macro developments including the impact of COVID-19 and the increasing reach and influence of China on the Asia-Pacific sector at large.

Responsible Gambling Measures in Macau

As one of the most prominent gambling destinations in the world, Macau has introduced various player protection measures.

As Macau’s casino industry has grown over the past decade, player protection measures have entered into the agenda. Increasing problem gambling awareness among the local population was one of the first actions taken. Davis Fong, the director of the Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming, based within the University of Macau, said that in 2009 gambling awareness stood at 16 percent, while in 2015 it grew to 60 percent.

Q&A: The Gambling Market in Macau

Although Macau’s gambling industry is based on casinos, other land-based activities are also regulated. Remote gambling is still unregulated and deemed illegal by the DICJ.

Data & Forecasts

Macau - Casino Revenue Report - Jan, 2005 to May, 2022

Latest monthly Casino Revenue Report data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau. The data released contains the following information: Gross gaming revenue from games of fortune. There are approximately 590 data points in this document.

Galaxy Entertainment Group Report - 2004 to 2022Q1

Latest quarterly data from Hong Kong-listed Galaxy Entertainment Group. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Revenue, operating profit, profit before tax, property-level turnover, net win & hold percentage by gaming category and adjusted EBITDA. There are approximately 1,470 data points in this document.

Wynn Resorts Report - 2005Q2 to 2022Q1

Latest quarterly data from US-listed Wynn Resorts. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Operating revenues, operating expenses, operating income, hotel KPIs, segmental income and segmental casino detail. There are approximately 4,070 data points in this document.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Report - 2005 to 2022Q1

Latest quarterly data from US-listed Melco Resorts & Entertainment. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Breakdown of revenues and expenses by sector, operating income, net revenues and adjusted EBITDA by business segment and hotel room and casino statistics by property. There are approximately 3,575 data points in this document.

MGM Resorts International Report - 1998Q1 to 2022Q1

Latest quarterly data from US-listed MGM Resorts International. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Revenue from gaming & non-gaming channels, promotional allowances, expenses, operating profit, Vegas Strip hotel KPIs and revenue, EBITDA & operating income by property. There are approximately 9,975 data points in this document.