智通财经网·2026-02-23 09:50Core Viewpoint - The report from Credit Lyonnais indicates that Macau experienced a 7.4% year-on-year increase in visitor numbers during the first five days of the Lunar New Year holiday period, with a total of 779,300 visitors [1] Group 1: Visitor Statistics - Macau welcomed 779,300 visitors from February 15 to 19, representing a 7.4% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Even if the remaining period of the holiday sees no increase in visitor numbers, the total is projected to reach 1.486 million, exceeding government forecasts by 6% [1] Group 2: Casino Performance - On-site observations on February 20 revealed a strong crowd in casino halls and stable minimum betting amounts [1] - The forecast for February's gaming revenue is a 7.4% year-on-year increase, with a median market expectation of 10.5%, suggesting an average daily gaming revenue of 954 million Macau Patacas from February 16 to 28 [1] Group 3: Preferred Companies - Galaxy Entertainment (00027) and MGM China (02282) are identified as the preferred companies by Credit Lyonnais [1]