Macau

News & Analysis

Suncity Boss Alvin Chau Arrested In Calamity For Macau Junkets

Macau gaming mogul and Suncity junket boss Alvin Chau and ten other suspects have been detained or questioned after the issuance of an arrest warrant for Chau in mainland China.

Top Court Rules Wynn Macau Liable For Junket Misconduct

Macau’s highest court has declared casino operator Wynn Macau is culpable for player losses resulting from a heist at the now-defunct Dore junket, delivering a new body blow to the flailing VIP segment.

Top Macau Lawyer Warns Judiciary In 'Subservient' Decline

The long-time head of Macau’s lawyers association has publicly attacked creeping politicisation of the casino hub’s judiciary, warning of damage from magistrates who “tout” patriotism.

U.S. Operators Cautious On Crypto But Embracing Cashless Payments

The CEOs of two of the world’s most powerful casino companies responded with caution when a keynote panel at last week's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) turned to cryptocurrencies.

Personnel Moves - September 2021

The fledgling German regulator makes a pair of senior appointments, FanDuel selects its permanent CEO and yet more trouble at the top for Crown Resorts.

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 Nov, 2021

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 575 data points in this document.

Market Monitor: Asia-Pacific Integrated Resort Gaming

This quarterly report benchmarks drop/handle, revenue & win rates from VIP tables, mass tables & slot machines across integrated resorts in five Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. Quarterly gaming trends by operator and property are supplemented by segmental market share estimates for Macau and the Philippines.

Galaxy Entertainment Group Report - 2004 to 2021Q3

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 1,410 data points in this document.

Wynn Resorts Report - 2005Q2 to 2021Q3

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 3,840 data points in this document.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Report - 2005 to 2021Q3

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 3,375 data points in this document.