Good Morning. Built it and they shall come. Casino operators in Macau are expected to capitalize on proposed new cross-border corridors to expand their income streams and investments in Hengqin, while the government aims to boost non-gaming revenue and overall visitor growth through enhanced connectivity and infrastructure. Meanwhile, the city’s Venetian event venue was packed for the return of NBA games to China, with some 14,000 fans packing the recently revamped Cotai Arena to see a pre-season match between the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns. Overseas, DigiPlus Interactive announced on October 10th that it has paused the soft launch of its Brazilian platform, GamePlus, as part of a strategy to refine its international expansion through enhanced cultural adaptation and player insights.
What you need to know
- Casino operators expected to leverage new proposed Hengqin border crossings for revenue expansion and non-gaming diversification.
- Macau’s Venetian was bustling over the weekend as the NBA returned to the region for the first time in six years.
- DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has opted for a strategic suspension of its first Brazilian platform’s soft launch, effective October 10th.
On the radar
- Macau’s gaming STRs fell 9.5% in first nine months of 2025.
- MGM China President: US-backed operators still “local companies”.
- HKJC appoints Casper Stylsvig as Executive Director, Sports Business.
- The Star Entertainment Group appoints new Non-Executive Director.
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Macau casinos set to expand income streams with new cross-border corridors
Casino operators in Macau are poised to leverage the proposed four new cross-border corridors linking Hengqin with Taipa and Coloane to diversify their income and expand investments, according to Jennifer Song, a senior equity analyst at Morningstar. Although the Guangdong–Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone’s spatial plan is still in its planning stages, its potential impact is significant, as it could enhance connectivity and tourism, bringing more visitors to the region. Currently, non-gaming revenue accounts for only 15% of Macau’s gaming income, which is significantly lower than Singapore’s 40-50%. As a result, the government is likely to encourage investment in Hengqin to support diversification efforts.
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