Macau Experiences Highest Monthly Revenue since COVID-19 Pandemic, Generates $2.6 Billion
Published by Financial News on June 2, 2025
Written by Grant Mitchell
In a significant development, casinos in Macau, the world's largest gambling hub, experienced a notable increase in revenue in April 2025. The increase can be attributed to the numerous weekends and a public holiday, as reported by industry expert and Financial News columnist, Grant Mitchell.
Mitchell, a former long-distance runner and veteran of the gambling industry, consistently holds himself to a high standard. In this article, he discusses the performance of casinos in the specific month of April, revealing a 5% year-over-year increase in revenue and a striking 12.4% increase compared to the previous month.
While Macau's casino industry has traditionally emphasised VIP or high-roller segments, there have been rumours of a shift in focus towards serving the general public. However, there is no explicit indication in recent data that Macau or Chinese authorities have officially changed their strategic focus.
The Chinese President has mandated casinos to prioritise the public over a few wealthy high-rollers, but it remains to be seen how this directive will be implemented in practice. Mainland China, on the other hand, continues to restrict gambling strongly and attempts to curb underground or proxy gambling.
Online gambling remains illegal on the mainland, pushing Chinese players to use VPNs or foreign platforms, often in a legally grey area or outright illegal underground markets.
In his article, Mitchell covers legislative news, financial updates, and general industry trends. He is well-versed in the world of casinos, sports betting, and iGaming. The article includes a photo from Flickr, licensed under CC by-NC-SA 2.0.
Despite the ongoing regulatory changes, Macau remains the legal hub for casinos in China, with about 6,000 gaming tables and 12,000 slot machines as of mid-2025. Mainland China, however, continues to enforce a strict ban on all forms of gambling except for state-regulated lotteries.
In summary, while Macau remains the legal hub with a strong VIP emphasis, Chinese authorities appear focused on tighter regulation rather than changing target client segments. The shift towards prioritising the public is a developing story, and we will continue to monitor this space closely.
- "Interestingly, online platforms such as sports betting sites and online casinos, including those offering jackpot games, have reported an increased interest from Chinese consumers seeking alternative ways to gamble given the strict mainland regulations."
- "In light of this, some financial analysts foresee potential growth for the iGaming sector, should regulatory changes allow for more lenient policies towards online gambling in the future, which could have far-reaching implications for the finance sector as well."
