Good Morning. Off to a running start. The Year of the Horse is anticipated to bring with it a steady pace for Macau’s gaming industry. While expectations are for the holiday to disrupt play in the early part of the month, punters should return in force afterwards, with analysts predicting a yearly GGR increase of between 4 and 12.8 percent. Looking to South Korea, Jeju Dream Tower saw table games boost its January results, with a 55 percent increase in casino sales yearly. Meanwhile, Grand Korea Leisure has again denied that it will open a casino in Seoul, even though it previously announced it would study the possibility.
What you need to know
- Brokerages forecast Macau February GGR growth of 4%–12.8% YoY, with Chinese New Year driving early-month weakness and post-holiday recovery.
- Jeju Dream Tower casino sales surge 55 percent year-on-year in January, boosted by strong table games results.
- Grand Korea Leisure dispels rumours that it plans to pursue a Seoul casino resort, despite previously announcing a feasibility study.
On the radar
- Macau February GGR could rise by 10.5%: Seaport.
- PH SEC files complaint against Manuel Villar Jr. linked to Villar Land.
- China executes four members of Bai mafia over cross-border scam crimes.
- Philippines assures Korea that visitors are safe, after 2025 visitor slump.
- BetMakers completes acquisition of Las Vegas Dissemination Company.
AGB Intelligence
MACAU
February GGR could increase 4-12.8% say analysts
February in Macau is expected to get off to a slow start, due to the influence of the Chinese New Year celebrations, but analysts are predicting a recovery after the festivities, helping boost GGR by up to 12.8 percent. Steady visitation and underlying gaming demand should help even out the month, and provide a solid platform for gaming results throughout the rest of the year.
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