Gaming Tax Revenue Falls in Macau: April Reports Show Downturn
Monday 19 de May 2025 / 12:00
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(Macao).- Macau's gaming tax revenue totaled 7.64 billion patacas (US$949.7 million) in April, reflecting a 3.9% decline from the previous month.

Macau’s gaming tax revenue totaled 7.64 billion patacas (US$949.7 million) in April, marking a 3.9% decline compared to March, according to the latest figures from the Financial Service Bureau. The drop highlights ongoing challenges within Macau’s casino sector as it strives to meet government expectations for annual revenue.
Government Budget and Revenue Shortfall
Between January and April, Macau collected 29.84 billion patacas (US$3.7 billion) in casino tax revenue, accounting for 32% of the total gaming revenue budget for 2025, which stands at 93.11 billion patacas (US$11.57 billion). However, compared to the same period last year, revenue was down by 18.7 million patacas (US$2.32 million, or 0.062%), reflecting concerns over slower-than-expected industry performance.
Macau’s six gaming operators are projected to generate 240 billion patacas (US$29.81 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2025. To achieve this target, the city must maintain an average GGR of 20 billion patacas (US$2.48 billion) per month. However, actual casino earnings have fallen short, averaging 19.13 billion patacas in the first four months of the year, with figures dropping from 18.25 billion patacas (US$2.26 billion) in January to 18.86 billion patacas (US$2.34 billion) in April.
Concerns Over Future Growth
Macau’s Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai expressed concerns in April, noting that if monthly GGR falls below 15 billion patacas (US$1.86 billion), the city could face a budget deficit. Analysts warn of headwinds impacting Macau’s gaming industry, including mainland China’s economic slowdown, lower visitor spending, increased regional competition, and tighter gaming regulations.
Professor Zeng Zhonglu of the Macao Polytechnic University’s Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies identified these challenges as significant hurdles to sustained revenue growth. Meanwhile, U Io Hong, from the Macau Professional Association of Gaming Promoters, cautioned that U.S. tariffs on China could further dampen spending among mainland Chinese gamblers, a key demographic for Macau’s casino economy.
Macau’s Casino Sector Faces Uncertainty
As Macau struggles to meet its gaming revenue targets, industry experts are closely monitoring market trends and economic indicators to determine whether the city’s casino sector can regain momentum in the coming months. With government forecasts falling short, the gaming hub may need to reassess strategies to maintain its dominant position in Asia’s gambling industry.
Categoría:Legislation
Tags: Sin tags
País: Macao
Región: Asia
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