One of the largest labor associations in Macau has submitted a request to authorities, asking for increased guarantees of rest and improvements in working conditions for casino employees, with government intervention.

The New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association has warned of the potential for massive job losses once the casino concessions are awarded.

The Association of Macao Tourist Agents said on Wednesday that the first Labor Day holiday after lifting all COVID curbs had exceeded expectations.

Investment bank Citigroup anticipates that Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) in May could reach MOP20 billion ($2.49 billion), about 77 percent of 2019 levels.

Macau authorities anticipate that all Macau checkpoints could record an average of 680,000 border crossings daily during the upcoming Labor Day holiday (May 1st to May 5th).

Hong Kong may continue to serve as one of Macau’s leading source markets, despite undergoing continuous reshaping of its consumer market, with minimal impacts on GGR.

UBS reports that Macau hotel prices for mainland China’s five-day Labor Day holiday season are 20 percent below this year's Chinese New Year (CNY) rates but bookings are high.

Macau junkets are facing extinction as crackdowns by authorities leave the industry increasingly disillusioned and market survivors lose hope.

The Global Service Index (GSI), a service quality indicator of the Macau gaming industry, reached its highest level in 2023, with croupiers' performance rising.

Macau casino employees' real income has decreased compared to 2019 levels, despite wage increases from gaming operators, says an association head.