Macau’s latest Gaming Sector Survey found that total receipts rose by 8.8 percent in 2025, outpacing growth in total expenditure.
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) said receipts reached MOP251.75 billion ($31.2 billion), while total expenditure increased by 7.5 percent to MOP101.44 billion ($12.6 billion).
The sector’s gross surplus before taxes climbed by 9.3 percent to MOP156.47 billion ($19.4 billion). Its gross surplus ratio edged up by 0.2 percentage points to 62.9 percent.
Receipts from games of chance totaled MOP247.40 billion ($30.7 billion), accounting for 98.3 percent of total gaming-sector receipts.
Among the main expenditure categories, purchases of goods, commissions and customer rebates recorded the fastest increase, rising by 11.6 percent to MOP25.88 billion ($3.21 billion).
Operating expenses grew by 7.7 percent to MOP43.72 billion ($5.42 billion), while compensation of employees increased by 6.0 percent to MOP22.77 billion ($2.83 billion).
Complimentary goods and services provided to customers remained the largest component of operating expenses, accounting for 62.6 percent of the total.
Hotel accommodation represented 32.4 percent of operating expenses, followed by food and beverages at 20.3 percent. Other complimentary goods and services accounted for 6.4 percent, while bus, ferry and air tickets represented 3.5 percent.
Staffing levels remained largely stable during the year. The number of full-time employees increased by 0.2 percent to 53,075, representing a net addition of 104 employees from 2024.
The survey covered eight enterprises engaged in gaming activities in Macau during 2025, one fewer than in the previous year.
