澳门昔日知名赌场出售79公斤金砖，净赚近10倍

Group 1 - The core reason for the sale of gold by Emperor Entertainment Hotel is twofold: the gold display no longer aligns with the future operational theme, and the current high gold prices facilitate asset value release for the group [2][3] - The hotel announced the sale of 79 kilograms of gold bricks to Heraeus Metal Hong Kong Limited for approximately HKD 99.7 million, with an expected profit of about HKD 90.2 million, representing a net gain of 9.6 times the book value [2][3] - The hotel plans to use the net proceeds from the sale to strengthen its financial position and may consider further investments if suitable opportunities arise [3] Group 2 - For the six months ending September 30, 2025, Emperor Entertainment Hotel reported total revenue of HKD 335.6 million, down from HKD 407.9 million year-on-year, with a significant decline in gaming revenue [4] - The hotel experienced a net loss of HKD 73.1 million, an improvement from the previous year's loss of HKD 225.7 million, primarily due to a reduction in fair value losses on investment properties [4] - The gaming industry in Macau saw a year-on-year increase in revenue, with December 2025 gaming revenue reaching MOP 20.9 billion, up 14.8% [4] Group 3 - The decision to sell gold is closely related to the rising international gold prices and increased market volatility, with gold prices surpassing USD 5,000 and USD 5,500 before experiencing significant fluctuations [5] - The World Gold Council reported that global gold demand exceeded 5,000 tons for the first time in 2025, driven by strong investment activity, including a notable increase in ETF holdings and purchases of gold bars and coins [6] - UBS has raised its gold price target for the first three quarters of 2026 to USD 6,200 per ounce, with a year-end forecast of USD 5,900, indicating a bullish outlook on gold demand [7]