In September 2025, Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) posted casino revenues of KRW 34.78 billion (≈ USD 25 million), reflecting a modest 0.8 percent decline from August but a 1.4 percent gain compared to September 2024. While table-game revenue held relatively firm—showing a slight month-on-month rise of 0.6 percent—machine-game turnover fell sharply, down 12.4 percent from August. Compared year-on-year, machine gaming actually showed strong growth (up 26 percent), offsetting some pressure on the table side.
Between October 1 and 7, Macau recorded just over 1,055,730 visitor arrivals, driven by the strong pull of China’s extended Golden Week holiday. This surge underscores the region’s continued appeal amid Beijing’s efforts to stimulate domestic travel, and represents a significant increase over past years.
On the sixth day of China’s Golden Week holiday, near-main floor baccarat wagers of around HKD 1,000 (about US$128.50) proved to be a standout among players in Macau’s major casinos. At the peninsula casinos—such as Grand Lisboa, Wynn Macau, MGM Macau, and StarWorld—these mid-range baccarat tables drew notable patronage, while in Cotai properties players tended to cluster at tables with minimum bets between HKD 1,000 and HKD 2,000.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has officially opened iRad Hospital within its Studio City integrated resort in Macau, delivering what it touts as the world’s first integrated-resort hospital equipped with both MRI and CT scanning capabilities. This initiative is part of Melco’s broader pivot to diversify Macau’s economy by anchoring medical tourism at its entertainment hubs. The facility provides health screening, diagnostic imaging, aesthetic treatments, longevity services, and medical concierge support — all under one roof in approximately 15,000 sq ft.
Macau Legend Development Ltd has announced a planned rights issue aimed at raising HK$93.0 million (approximately US$12 million) through the issuance of 310,059,356 rights shares at a subscription price of HK$0.30 each, on the basis of one rights share for every two existing shares. The company intends to deploy the net proceeds toward general working capital—covering trade payables, property tax obligations, interest payments, and operating expenses.
Author: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 08/10/2025
