Good Morning. Starting the year with a bang. In January, Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached $2.79 billion, marking a 24 percent year-on-year increase and the highest total for January since 2019. Meanwhile, Genting Singapore has appointed its acting Chief Executive Officer, Lim Kok Thay, as Chairman and Director of Resorts World Sentosa. In an interview with AGB, Nevis Premier Mark Brantley states that the jurisdiction is aiming for top-tier status, with its newly-launched online gaming framework serving as a long-term economic diversification strategy.
What you need to know
- Macau’s January GGR hit $2.79 billion, the strongest January since 2019, rising 24 percent year-on-year ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday.
- Lim Kok Thay appointed as Chairman and Director at Resorts World Sentosa, succeeding retired chairman Tan Hee Teck.
- Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says compliance is key for top-tier gaming status goals: watch the video!
On the radar
- PAGCOR reports 2025 revenue dip as land-based casinos weaken.
- City of Dreams Sri Lanka EBITDA hits $4.62M in 4Q25.
- CreditSights maintains constructive view on Sands China’s 2026 outlook.
- Macau Airport rolls out hotel-based “Check’ N Fly” baggage service.
- Macau hotel occupancy rate hits 89.4% for FY25, with 14.56M guests.
- Macau’s GDP hit $51.5B in 2025, with 4Q25 reaching $14.24B.
- UFC returns to Macau in May, fight card yet to be revealed.
AGB Intelligence
MACAU
Momentum builds in Macau ahead of Chinese New Year holiday
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached $2.79 billion in January, marking a 24% year-on-year increase and the highest total for January since 2019. This strong performance, which included an 8.4% month-on-month rise from December’s GGR of $2.61 billion, indicates a robust start to the year, with expectations of further growth as the Chinese New Year holiday approaches, likely boosting both gaming and non-gaming spending. The overall trend reflects an encouraging outlook, with Macau’s 2025 GGR totaling $30.9 billion, representing a 9.1% increase from the previous year.
Nevis Premier: jurisdiction aiming for top-tier status
Nevis is targeting top-tier status in the online gaming world, but not at the expense of strict regulatory compliance. Premier Mark Brantley tells AGB how a lengthy background in financial services makes the island-nation ideal for reputable operators who can boost its long-term economic diversification goals.
Industry Updates
- Melco’s House of Dancing Water earns Macao’s top tourism honor.
- Regulating the Game reveals finalists for the RTG Global Awards 2026.
- BetBlocker now available in Greek as global expansion continues.
INTELLIGENCE | ASEAN | CAREERS | EVENTS
