In the third quarter of 2025, Macau's gaming sector continued its upward trend, highlighting the robust recovery and strategic advancements in the market. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported significant growth in the city’s VIP baccarat segment, which achieved gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP16.89 billion (approximately US$2.11 billion).
This marks a substantial 3.4 percent rise from the previous quarter and an impressive 29.1 percent year-on-year increase. Such figures underscore Macau's pivotal position in the global casino industry, driven by its unique blend of luxury gaming experiences and strategic market improvements.
Mass-Market Casino Advancements and Market Dynamics
The broader mass-market casino gambling segment, inclusive of slot machine play, also saw noteworthy growth. For the three months leading to September 30, mass-market GGR reached nearly MOP45.68 billion, showing a year-on-year rise of 7.4 percent. From a sequential perspective, this segment saw a 2.0 percent increase. Within this period, VIP baccarat contributed nearly 27.0 percent to Macau's total GGR, indicating the segment's expanding influence and financial significance.
Delving deeper into the mass-market breakdown, including slots, this segment contributed about 73.0 percent to the Macau GGR aggregate of MOP62.57 billion for the quarter. Specifically, revenue generated from mass-market baccarat approached MOP36.50 billion, constituting approximately 58.3 percent of the total Macau GGR during the timeframe. These figures exemplify the mass-market's crucial role in sustaining Macau's casino revenues.
Furthermore, slot machine revenue reached nearly MOP3.45 billion, capturing a market share of circa 5.5 percent. Despite a 10.5-percent growth from the same period the previous year, it declined by 2.0 percent compared to the preceding quarter. This data reflects the evolving consumer preferences and market strategies within Macau's dynamic gambling landscape.
Macau's Path Towards Its 2025 GGR Goals
Market analysts and stakeholders remain optimistic about Macau's trajectory towards meeting its ambitious GGR goals for 2025. Credit and market research provider CreditSights Inc, in a recent memo, expressed confidence that Macau’s casino industry could meet the government's target of a MOP228-billion GGR for the year. This optimism is supported by the requirement for a monthly average GGR of MOP15.6 billion in the fourth quarter, juxtaposed with the year-to-date average of MOP20.1 billion.
Macau's gaming sector amassed a GGR of MOP181.34 billion in the first nine months of 2025, experiencing a 7.1 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. These results not only reflect the sector's resilience in the face of challenges but also highlight the strategic initiatives that have bolstered the region's economic recovery. With these figures, Macau continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading global player in the luxury gambling sector, poised to achieve and possibly surpass its financial targets for the year.
Source: Macau 3Q VIP GGR up 29pct from a year earlier: regulator, GGRAsia, October 16, 2025.
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Oct 20 2025
Oct 20 2025
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