Galaxy Macau accounted for an unprecedented 43 percent of premium-mass wagers observed in Citigroup’s July table survey, as the property benefited from events surrounding the Women’s Volleyball Nations League finals.
The casino operator’s share rose from 35 percent in July 2025. Citigroup also found that all three of the highest-spending players identified during the latest survey were gambling at Galaxy Macau.
The largest player observed wagered HK$600,000 ($76,400) at Galaxy Macau’s Pavilion South. Two other high-value players at the property’s Horizon Room wagered HK$440,000 ($56,100) and HK$300,000 ($38,200), respectively.
Citigroup analysts George Choi and Timothy Chau attributed Galaxy Macau’s performance to its role as a co-organizer of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals Macau 2026, held from July 22nd to 26th with the Macau government.
Galaxy arranged several activities around the tournament, including autograph sessions featuring Team China and other national teams. Citigroup said some of the better tickets may have been reserved for the operator’s leading players.
The brokerage said the results showed that ‘well-chosen right non-gaming offerings are a powerful tool’ for attracting affluent Chinese visitors to Macau and encouraging spending.
Across the market, total premium-mass wagers observed by Citigroup rose by 33 percent month-on-month to HK$13 million ($1.66 million), from HK$9.8 million ($1.25 million) in June.
However, the July total remained 19 percent below the level recorded a year earlier. The number of premium-mass players observed fell by 15 percent year-on-year to 581, while the average wager per player declined by 5 percent to HK$22,367 ($2,850).
Citigroup identified 24 high-value players during its July survey, unchanged from June but down from 35 in the same month last year. The average wager per high-value player rose by 9 percent month-on-month to HK$182,500 ($23,200), although it was 13 percent lower year-on-year.
The survey was conducted while Typhoon Noul was approaching Macau and Hong Kong, which Citigroup said had reduced foot traffic. Despite the weather disruption, the analysts reported a lively crowd at Galaxy Macau.
Elsewhere, Citigroup observed a Korean high-value player wagering HK$100,000 ($12,700) at MGM Macau’s Supreme Room. The property was also hosting a members-only concert featuring Chinese rock singer Wang Feng.
The average mass-market baccarat minimum bet across Macau fell by 10 percent year-on-year to HK$1,898 ($242).
