Good Morning. It’s looking like it’s going to be a good year! At least in terms of GGR for Macau, with analysts now predicting the gambling mecca to rake in some $30.7 billion. The success lies in its strong investment in entertainment, player retention programs, and exciting new properties, boosted by a stock market increase, creating more wealth to play with. Meanwhile, the city is pondering reworking its advertising regulations around gaming-related material, but more to avoid gambling harm and misconceptions.
What you need to know
- Macau GGR is forecast to reach $30.7B in 2025 as events, new properties, incentives and rising wealth support sustained recovery, Jefferies says.
- A newly proposed revamp of Macau’s advertising regulations could allow some exceptions to the city’s stringent prohibition on gaming-related ads.
On the radar
- Macau’s Casa Real Casino to close on Nov. 21st, amidst satellite extinction.
- Macau outlines cultural tourism district with three major landmark venues.
- Australia’s gambling self-exclusion scheme linked to wellbeing.
- Hann Resorts: February 2026 opening for Hann Reserve in New Clark City.
- Vietnam jails two former officials in a $106 million illegal gambling case.
- PH cybercrime unit targets influencers over gambling promotions.
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Macau GGR forecast to hit $30.7B this year
Events, new property openings, better player incentive programs – these are all expected to boost Macau’s gross gaming revenue this year to up to $30.7 billion. According to analysts at Jefferies, October’s GGR results also helped raise the estimate, as the SAR saw its highest monthly tally since reopening. Now the pressure is on to keep up the momentum.
Industry Updates
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- MGM Macau drives Responsible Gaming awareness via themed Carnivals.
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