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Premium Gamblers Set Record in Macau Casino: HKD 27.2 Million

Premium Gamblers Set Record in Macau Casino: HKD 27.2 Million

During Golden Week, premium gamblers in Macau spent a record HKD 27.2M. The number of players rose by 90%, with the highest single bet reaching HKD 420,000.

Premium Gamblers Set Record in Macau: HKD 27.2 Million During Golden Week

According to Citigroup research, in early October 2024, during China's Golden Week celebrations, premium gamblers at Macau casinos spent a record HKD 27.2 million (₽336.3 million). This marks an 81% increase compared to the same period in October 2023 and an 18% increase compared to the Chinese New Year celebrations in February 2024.

Key Findings of the Study:

Table occupancy: reached 52%, the highest level since COVID restrictions were lifted in January 2023.

Number of premium players: rose to 966, a 90% increase compared to the previous year.

Average bet size: amounted to HKD 28,150 (₽348,054), a 5% decrease, but still the third highest in Citigroup's recorded history.

Resorts and Largest Bets:

Galaxy Macau: attracted the majority of premium-segment players (15 out of 62 whales).

Record bet: a single bet at Galaxy Macau reached HKD 420,000 (₽5.19 million).

Growing Interest in Macau:

Tourists from China: 86% of visitors during the first five days of Golden Week came from mainland China.