Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-06 01:56Group 1 - The gaming stocks experienced a significant decline, with New World Development down 6.51% to HKD 5.46, MGM China down 5% to HKD 15.58, Sands China down 4.42% to HKD 20.34, and Galaxy Entertainment down 3.65% to HKD 40.6 [1] - In September, Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) was reported at MOP 18.289 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6%. For the first nine months of the year, the cumulative GGR reached MOP 181.341 billion, up 7.1% year-on-year [1] - The impact of Typhoon "Mekhdum" during the Golden Week led to a temporary suspension of casino operations for 33 hours, which contributed to the lower-than-expected revenue figures [1] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley's report indicated that Macau's total gaming revenue for September was MOP 18.3 billion, which was 6% higher year-on-year but fell short of market expectations by 9% [1] - The third quarter's total gaming revenue in Macau reached MOP 62.6 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.5% and a quarter-on-quarter rise of 2.4% [1] - The strong quarterly performance is expected to support the profit margins of gaming companies and lead to upward revisions in earnings forecasts [1]