Despite a 23 % gross gaming revenue decrease

SJM still leader of casino market share

(Macau).- SJM Holdings has seen its market share of casino gross gaming revenue in Macau decrease by 3 % month-to-month, to 23 % in May. However, the operator continues to lead the market.
2013-06-06
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(Macau).- SJM Holdings has seen its market share of casino gross gaming revenue in Macau decrease by 3 % month-to-month, to 23 % in May. However, the operator continues to lead the market.

Sands China held steady in second spot at 21 %, down by one percent month-to-month, according to unofficial market data compiled by our sister publication Business Daily.

Galaxy Entertainment Ltd also retained third place despite having slipped by one percentage point from 19 to 18 %.

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd stayed in fourth place, with a 14 percent market share.

Wynn Macau Ltd remained in fifth with a 12 % share, while MGM China Holdings was in sixth position, with an 11 % share.

Macau casinos generated us$ 3.7 billion in gross revenues last month, up by 13.5 % year-on-year, according to official figures released yesterday. It was the second highest monthly record of all time.

Union Gaming Research Macau said in a note on the May numbers that the market was on track for around 16 % expansion year-on-year during 2013.

“This contemplates VIP growth of around 10 %  (as compared to eight percent in 2012) and mass market tables and slots growth of around 30 %  (in line with the previous three years),” stated the research house.

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