Macau’s gross gaming revenues for the first quarter of this year reached MOP 57.65 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.8% and a quarter-on-quarter rise of 0.4%, according to the latest data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau.
Among the figures, mass baccarat generated MOP 34.32 billion, a decrease of 0.7% compared to the previous year and an 0.8% decline from the last quarter, accounting for 59.5% of total gaming revenues. In contrast, VIP baccarat stood at MOP 14.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.5% and a 3.2% rise from the previous quarter, making up 25% of total revenues.
Slot machine revenues for the first quarter was MOP 3.27 billion, remaining relatively stable year-on-year but down 2.9% from the previous quarter. Texas Hold’em poker saw a revenue of MOP 242 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.9% and a 6.6% rise from the last quarter.
As of the first quarter, there were 6,000 gaming tables and 12,000 slot machines in operation across Macau.
