In December alone, GGR totaled MOP20.89 billion ($2.61 billion), up 14.8 percent year-on-year, marking the strongest December performance since the COVID-19 pandemic and reflecting robust holiday-driven demand.
On a month-on-month basis, however, revenue edged down 0.95 percent from November, partly due to seasonal factors, as there were no public holidays in mainland China during the Christmas period.
A sharp increase in visitor arrivals supported the solid year-end performance. Macau recorded 1.14 million inbound visitors during the combined Macau SAR Establishment Day and Christmas holiday period from December 20th to 28th, according to figures released by the Public Security Police. Total cross-border movements during the nine-day period reached 6.25 million, underscoring strong regional travel demand.
Macau authorities also said the city has surpassed its pre-pandemic tourism record. Cumulative visitor arrivals reached 39.41 million as of 11 a.m. on December 27th, exceeding the full-year total of 39.4 million recorded in 2019.
Despite the strong recovery, Macau’s 2025 GGR remains 15.4 percent below pre-COVID levels, when gaming revenue stood at MOP292.46 billion ($36.5 billion) in 2019, indicating the market has yet to fully return to its historical peak.
Dingnews.com 02/01/2026