Casino revenues in the Chinese semi-autonomous region of Macau increased by 15% in March compared to the same month in 2025, according to data released today by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau.
Casinos generated 22.6 billion patacas (around €2.56 billion) in March, up from 20.6 billion patacas (around €2.33 billion) in February, which had already marked a 4.5% year-on-year increase.
In the first three months of the year, Macau’s casinos recorded total revenues of 65.9 billion patacas (approximately €7.45 billion), an increase of 14.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
Last year, casino revenues reached 247.4 billion patacas (nearly €28 billion), representing a 9.1% increase compared to 2024.
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The Macau government forecasts that gross gaming revenue will grow by 3.5% in 2026, reaching around 236 billion patacas (approximately €26.7 billion).
Known as the world’s gambling capital, Macau is the only place in China where casino gambling is legal. Six concessionaires operate in the region—MGM Resorts International, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Las Vegas Sands, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Wynn Resorts, and SJM Holdings—which renewed their concessions in December 2023 for another ten years, effective from January 1, 2024.
In the first two months of the year, Macau welcomed 7.82 million visitors, a 15.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
The region reached the milestone of 10 million visitors on March 21, hitting that figure 12 days earlier than in 2025. Authorities expect total visitor arrivals to reach 41 million by the end of the year.
