Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: China’s stimulus to uplift sentiment in Macau

Good morning. Market catalysts are emerging. China’s recent monetary stimulus is expected to boost Macau’s growth as consumer and business confidence improves. Seaport anticipates Macau’s October GGR to reach $2.68 billion, driven by strong hotel bookings and positive trends. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong regulator seeks court order for share buyback to safeguard independent shareholders of LET Group and Summit Ascent from alleged misconduct. In Thailand, casino legalization is moving forward as the Deputy Finance Minister initiates discussions on the casino initiative, focusing on tax mechanisms and regulation.

What you need to know

• China’s stimulus is expected to enhance sentiment in Macau, fostering growth and mass market recovery as economic confidence rises.
• Hong Kong regulator sues LET Group chairman for misconduct, seeking a court order for share repurchase to protect minority shareholders.
• Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister advocates discussions on gaming tax collection mechanism while encouraging Disney and Universal Studios to invest.

On the radar

• NagaCorp flags $411M GGR in the nine-month period.
• Macau welcomes over 304K visitors in two days of Golden Week.
• Genting’s favorable outlook driven by market position and gaming portfolio.
• POGO workers face mid-October deadline for visa downgrades: Govt.
• Century Ent. shareholders approved Cambodia VIP room agreement.
• TexBet fined for ignoring customer’s account closure request.
• PH Senators urge vigilance before 2025 elections amid POGO concerns.

AGB Intelligence

MACAU

China’s stimulus to boost Macau growth outlook

China’s recent monetary stimulus is set to enhance Macau’s growth prospects as confidence among consumers and businesses improves, according to Seaport Research. Senior analyst Vitaly Umansky highlights various policy measures by the People’s Bank of China aimed at boosting economic activity. Despite some segments lagging, including base mass gaming, optimism surrounds October’s GGR, which is expected to reach $2.68 billion, with a promising outlook for the coming months.

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