Macau Casino and Gaming Sector Outlook to 2015

The report on “Macau Casino and Gaming Sector” gives an overview of the Global and Asia-Pacific gambling industry performance; further it discuses detailed analysis of Macau gambling industry with analysis of industry by segmentation. We have discussed industry past, present and future performance and reasons of change; also talks about recent trends affecting industry performance. The report also includes competition prevailing in the industry and scope for existing and new players.

In the past few years, Asian gaming markets have shown a rapid growth, resultant many US & UK companies are heading towards Asia-Pacific. Of the Asian markets, Macau stands on top. This market is expected to grow further, led by increasing global recognition, establishment of new casinos and growing economy of the country.

Key Findings

• In 2008, global gambling and gaming revenues were up by only 3% while growth rate declined in 2009 (2.4%) and the overall industry continued to grow with a slower growth rate.
• Macau casino industry in 2011 will continue to grow especially in May & June 2011 with holiday season and opening of Galaxy Cota.
• Revenue in casino sector increased by 56.5% in 2010 compared to 2009 driven by increase in number of visitors and strengthening Chinese economy.
• Year 2008 and mid 2009 were difficult for casino sector in Macau with the effect of number of factors accounting for a decline in growth- the major reason was impact of economic crisis which led to fall in number of tourist arrival, decline in per capita income and employment rate.
• Macau casino and gaming revenue expected grow with CAGR 15.77% by 2015.