Macau's VIP baccarat gross gaming revenue (GGR) grew by 68 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, according to government data.

Macau's revenue from VIP baccarat continued to lose ground in Q2, slipping 6.8 percent from the prior quarter to make up just a third of the total gross gambling revenue.

VIP baccarat revenue was up 51 percent quarter-on-quarter and made up almost 48 percent of the revenue for the quarter, while mass market revenue jumped 77 percent from Q2, accounting for 38 percent overall, according to government figures.

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Baccarat: a classic card game familiar from James Bond films. According to specialized research by Megapari, the game's appeal is exceptionally strong among VIP players in Asia. For affiliates, this specific interest in Baccarat offers a lucrative opportunity maximizing earnings.

HK listed Century Entertainment has announced the signing of a new deal that sees the company operate a VIP gaming room at a casino in Dara Sakor, Cambodia.

The sport of whale watching is never abandoned in Macau, as evidenced by the results from the first quarter of the year, published by the region's gaming watchdog.

VIP play in Macau rebounded in 4Q23, reaching $1.57 billion, the best quarter since the pandemic. But the shift to mass is evident as mass Baccarat play topped even 4Q19.

Gaming operators in Vietnam are aiming to rethink their business models, to shift away from VIP, as limitations by China have caused a reduction in players. While cozying up to Korean punters, operators are hard-pressed to get more mass or VIP from Southeast Asia, even as political changes cause speculation and delays for both current operators and those looking to enter the market.

After facing severe hardship, Macau's VIP segment is poised to attract new investors, potentially leading to a growth in the number of junket licensees.