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Asia’s casinos opened for majority of 2021
Despite the impact of the Covid-19 delta strain on Asia’s key gaming jurisdictions, most casinos in Asia managed to stay open and operational for the majority of the 2021 calendar year.
Macau 2021 GGR reaches 30% of pre-pandemic levels
Continued recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic saw Macau casino GGR rise 43.7 percent year-on-year in 2021, though the number is still less than a third of pre-pandemic GGR of 2019.
Macau analysts forecast 4Q21 GGR and EBITDA
Macau’s 4Q21 GGR and EBITDA are not expected to vary significantly from the previous quarter, with the rise in mass gaming revenues offset by the closure of junket rooms from December.
Where to find Asia’s wealthy
After five years of dominating growth, Asia Pacific’s high net worth individuals (HNWI) and ultra-high net worth (UNHWI) population and wealth numbers slumped into third place in 2020, though structural advantages, such as a younger population and robust economic momentum is expected to drive a resurgence.
Asia’s vaccination rates beat globe
Asia has now surpassed the globe in full-vaccination rates, with 49 percent of Asia's population now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, compared to only 44 percent globally.
Omicron is a cause for concern, but not panic
A new variant of SARS-CoV-2, known as B.1.1.529 or Omicron started to make global headlines over the weekend, with many fearing it could bring forth another wave of infection and lockdowns akin to the highly-contagious Delta strain earlier this year.
