Macau's six casino concessionaires now face regulatory assessment based on tourism diversification and local employment, not just gaming revenue, under the new Third Five-Year Plan.
Macau's casino market is recovering from World Cup-driven GGR declines but remains highly competitive, says Seaport Research after meetings with MGM and Wynn management. Wynn Macau Q2 operating income rose 26.9% while MGM China revenue held flat.
Sammy King, a 38-year hospitality veteran who led W Hong Kong to a Forbes Four-Star rating, has been appointed general manager of W Macau – Studio City.
Macau non-gaming spending per visitor rose 5.6% to MOP2,059 in Q2 2026, extending Q1's recovery. MICE delegates spent MOP4,630 — more than double the average.