Ge Long Hui·2026-03-03 03:57Core Viewpoint - Macau's total gaming revenue in February increased by 4.5% year-on-year to MOP 20.6 billion, surpassing the previously revised market forecast by 1%, but falling short of the bank's expectation of 7.4% [1] Group 1: Revenue Performance - The total gaming revenue for February showed weak performance from February 16 to 18, but strong figures were recorded towards the end of the month [1] - From February 23 to 28, the average daily gaming revenue reached MOP 1.053 billion, indicating a solid start for March [1] Group 2: Future Projections - The bank anticipates a 9.7% year-on-year growth in Macau's gaming revenue for March, reaching MOP 21.6 billion, which corresponds to an average daily revenue of MOP 696 million [1] - The bank's forecast for March is lower than the market's prediction of a 3% increase [1] Group 3: Preferred Stocks - Galaxy Entertainment and MGM China remain the bank's preferred stocks in the sector [1]