Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-19 07:31Group 1 - Macau's gaming revenue reached a record high of 22.16 billion MOP in August, marking a 0.14% month-on-month increase and a 12.2% year-on-year increase, surpassing the estimated growth of 12.0% [1][1][1] - From January to August, the total gaming revenue amounted to 163.05 billion MOP, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.2% [1][1][1] - Haidong International forecasts that September will see a vibrant array of activities, likely boosting visitor numbers and gaming gross revenue (GGR) during the off-peak season [1][1][1] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs attributes the strong performance of Macau's gaming companies to a combination of major events, wealth effects driven by the stock market, relaxed visa policies, and ongoing safety concerns in Thailand and the Philippines, which have led more mainland tourists to choose Hong Kong and Macau as destinations [1][1][1] - For the upcoming National Day Golden Week, gaming companies anticipate strong demand based on nearly full hotel bookings and communication with clients, while the National Games are not expected to significantly impact gaming revenue [1][1][1]