Good morning. The holiday is only the opening act. Strong Golden Week arrivals and healthy minimum bets have left CLSA’s October forecast for Macau unchanged, with gaming revenue expected to remain flat year-on-year. What happens after the holiday will be crucial, as the market also faces a difficult comparison with last October’s VIP win rates. Over in the Philippines, Maybank has cut DigiPlus’ core profit forecasts by 43 percent for 2026 and 48 percent for 2027 amid spending pressure. Wynn Al Marjan Island, meanwhile, is detailing plans for a 98-berth marina ahead of its expected September 2027 opening.
What you need to know
- CLSA keeps Macau’s October GGR forecast flat despite strong Golden Week visitation, with post-holiday demand remaining crucial.
- DigiPlus’ active users exceed expectations, but lower spending per player drives sharp cuts to Maybank’s 2026 and 2027 profit forecasts.
- Wynn Al Marjan Island has detailed a 98-berth marina offering yacht passengers direct access to its upcoming UAE resort.
On the radar
- Macau welcomes 920,000 visitors in first five days of Golden Week.
- Wynn Macau grants nearly 318,000 shares to 315 employees.
- Far East Consortium again defers distribution on $360M perpetual notes.
- Philippines arrests 244 foreigners in largest POGO crackdown of 2026: BI.
- NBA House to host nearly 30 partners and exhibitors at Sands China event.
AGB Intelligence
MACAU
CLSA flags post-Golden Week demand as key to Macau’s October GGR
CLSA has maintained its forecast for Macau’s October gross gaming revenue to remain flat year-on-year at MOP24.1 billion ($3 billion), despite strong Golden Week visitation and healthy casino minimum bets. The brokerage said demand after the holiday would be crucial to the monthly result, while last year’s VIP win rates create a tough comparison. Its October 2nd casino checks found minimum bets broadly in line with May’s Golden Week, with fourth-quarter GGR still expected to decline 1 percent.
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