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Macau Foresees Gaming Revenue Growth to $30 Billion by 2025

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Macau’s 2025 casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) is forecast to reach MOP240 billion ($29.9 billion), says the Office of the Chief Executive (CE), in the financial-year 2025 budget plan published on last Thursday, and which has been submitted to the city’s Legislative Assembly.

That would be a 31.1% rise on the MOP183.06 billion achieved in 2023, the first year of trading since pandemic-related restrictions were lifted. It would be an 82.1% recovery rate compared to the MOP292.46 billion in the pre-pandemic trading year of 2019, as per data of the local regulator.

The 2024 budget plan predicted MOP216 billion GGR for this year. The tally for the calendar year to the end of October is MOP190.14 billion. The 2025 budget would represent year-on-year growth of 11.1% from the forecast for 2024.

The 2025 budget plan estimates the Macau government will collect MOP84.0 billion in gaming taxes from the city’s six casino concessionaires for financial year 2025. That is calculated based only from the levy of the so-called “special gaming tax”, which stands at 35% of GGR for the current 10-year gaming concessions that started from January 1, 2023.

With other contributing levies for social causes, the effective tax on Macau casino GGR is 40% for the current concession term.

“It is estimated that the recovery momentum of the integrated tourism and leisure businesses for the next fiscal year [2025] will continue, with a continuous rise in inbound tourist volume, albeit their travel and consumption patterns may see changes,” the Office of the Chief Executive stated in its fiscal year 2025 budget plan.

“Integrated tourism and leisure businesses” is a term used by the authorities to indicate the casino resort sector.

The chief executive office added: “Considering all factors, the fiscal year 2025 gross gaming revenue is estimated to reach MOP240 billion. Such is the principal fiscal income that serves as a foundation for the Macau Special Administrative Government in formulating the fiscal year 2025 budget plan.”

Post the Covid-19 pandemic, Macau’s fiscal income had seen a “gradual recovery” since 2023, as economic improvement had been led by the integrated tourism and leisure sector, the document also mentioned.

For the whole of fiscal year 2024, the Macau government had forecast it would collect MOP75.6 billion in gaming taxes from the casino concessionaires, levied as special gaming tax, according to the 2024 budget plan.

The 2025 plan will be current Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng’s ultimate fiscal-year budget proposal before stepping down at the end of his five-year term.

Sam Hou Fai, most recently president of Macau’s Court of Final Appeal, the city’s most senior judicial position, is to succeed Mr Ho as the city’s leader, with a swearing-in ceremony to be held in December.

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New User Interface Redefines Gaming Experience

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We are thrilled to launch our newly revamped user interface, specially engineered to elevate the gaming experience for your players. As a leading Live Game Solution provider, it is SA Gaming’s goal to empower our clients with various functions and features that encourage player retention and acquisition.

The new interface adopts modern design principles and is optimized for mobile devices of various screen sizes. We aim to provide a more intuitive and responsive gaming experience for your players. This revamp shows our commitment to creating an engaging environment using the latest technology.

Here are some of the key features of our new interface:

  • New Games and Distinct Features: Your players will have access to all our newly launched games including Thai HiLo, Fish Prawn Crab, along with all upcoming titles. Additionally, features like new side bets at Baccarat are exclusively available at the new interface.
  • Featured Section: Here your players can discover the top-performing games in their region, and good road display. This section also logs their recently played games so they can enjoy them again in the next login.
  • Favorite Section: Players can save the games they love, which will be shown here. We hope to foster deeper player engagement and establish stronger player loyalty by offering personalized recommendations tailored to their preferences.
  • Bet Area Position Switch: Our new user interface allows players to switch certain parts of the betting area to suit their individual needs, allowing them a greater control over their gaming experience.
  • Updated Dealer Profile Pictures: At every table, profile pictures of dealers displayed in the lobby are now taken at the beginning of each shift. This enhancement boosts the immersiveness of our games and creates a more engaging atmosphere.
  • Responsive Design: The new interface is designed to be responsive, seamlessly adapting to any screen size. Whether your players are using a desktop, tablet, or smartphone – portrait or landscape – the interface ensures an optimized and consistent experience.

The new interface can definitely attract more casual players who are looking for a taste of casino while also providing a more responsive and intuitive experience for your loyal veteran players. The interface revamp hails our commitment to customer-centricity, and empowers you to establish a greater player community with enhanced loyalty.

Explore the new user interface now:

Should you have any inquiry regarding the new product, please feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected]. Your feedback is highly appreciated and will help us to improve our ability to serve you better in the future.

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Melco publishes Company’s annual sustainability report “RISE to go Above & Beyond”

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced the publication of its sustainability report for the year 2024. The strategy continues to guide the Company to go “Above & Beyond” — to strive to achieve its commitments to restoring the environment, inspiring its people and communities, sustaining its supply chain and empowering its business to impact positive change. As Melco’s strategy, pillar goals and targets evolve in response to shifting environments through wide-reaching efforts as highlighted in the report, the Company aims to actively engage stakeholders on its journey towards a climate-fit and equitable future.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “Much more than a service, hospitality is about the experience it creates, the people it supports and the impact it leaves behind. Each year, Melco challenges itself to push this further, believing that luxury and responsibility are not opposing forces but partners in progress, which is reflected in how we uphold strong governance, manage our environmental impact, support our people and communities and lead in responsible gaming. This commitment to progress shaped our approach in 2024, as a year of recalibration in which we continued to strengthen operations, reignite momentum and ensure our integrated resorts remain at the forefront of excellence.”

Key performance highlights from Melco’s latest “RISE to go Above & Beyond” sustainability strategy.

Awards/Recognition

  • DICJ RG Implementation Index – Ten Melco facilities have received recognition as ‘Responsible Gambling Model Units’ with nine earning perfect scores of 100% against the criteria.
  • “RG Check” accreditation – International, third-party Responsible Gambling Council accreditation across Melco properties in Cyprus and Manila
  • Member of the “S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025” and recognized as an Industry Mover, scoring in 93rd percentile in industry group
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) scores: B for Climate and B for Water
  • Green Key and Green Hotel Awards for Studio City, Nuwa, Morpheus and The Countdown

Engaging our People

  • Invested an average of US$582 per full-time-equivalent (FTE) employee on learning and development activities, equating to an average of 38 training hours per FTE, with 100% of colleagues attending training
  • 3.5% of Macau colleagues participated in over 4,100 Foundation Acceleration Program (FAP) experiences, of which 12% were related to non-gaming activities; 86% of Culinary FAP participants were retained within the Company with a 17% promotion rate upon completion

Community Engagement & Investment

  • Close to 3,600 participants volunteered their time and efforts across 359 volunteering initiatives
  • Over US$17.42 million donated to worthy causes in Melco’s local communities

Energy & Climate Resilience

  • Energy-efficiency measures (EEMs) since 2018 have resulted in annualized savings of over 62.5 million kWh, an increase of 9% over 2023
  • More than 25,000 PV panels at all properties in Macau, Manila and Cyprus onsite, generating close to 10,000 MWh annually

Material Use & Waste

  • Avoided 13.2 million SUP bottles with the NORDAQ water filtration system serving nearly all hotel rooms at Melco’s integrated resorts
  • Expanded recycling of playing cards across properties in Macau, Manila and Cyprus
  • City of Dreams Manila has established a circular economy where food waste is composted on site and excess compost is donated to a local farm to grow some of the vegetables served to guests

Sustaining our Supply Chain

  • 100% cage-free eggs sourced for Melco F&B operations in Manila and Macau with 74% at City of Dreams Mediterranean
  • Accelerated adoption of recycled fabric uniforms, working to establish guidelines and adopt recognized certifications
  • Strengthened data tracking and credibility in certified sourcing and chain-of-custody verification for key categories such as seafood and chemicals, while equipping local suppliers to meet Company expectations

Empowering our Business

  • Continued ethics training and capacity building programs for colleagues and suppliers
  • Implemented onsite, real-world cyberattack simulation drills for relevant colleagues and teams across the Group to test awareness, readiness to respond and system effectiveness.

Melco remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainability and invites stakeholders, partners, and communities to join in its journey towards a climate-fit and equitable future.

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Maono Unveils DM40 PRO: AI-Powered Wireless Microphone for Gamers & Streamers

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Maono’s new DM40PRO introduces wireless freedom, AI-powered voice effects, broadcast-quality sound, and customizable RGB lighting for a professional-grade gaming and streaming experience.

Maono, the global best-selling Internet microphone brand, has officially announced the release of its latest innovation in audio technology, the DM40PRO – AI Wireless Gaming Microphone. Engineered for gamers, streamers, and content creators seeking uncompromising performance, the DM40PRO combines cutting-edge features with exceptional sound quality, offering an all-in-one solution for immersive, high-quality content creation.

The DM40PRO is available from Amazon US in white and black and the Maono website with pricing starting from $85.99/£65 (Currently with an additional 20 percent coupon available on Amazon). It will also be available on Amazon UK and Amazon EU Mid- May.

The DM40PRO is a testament to Maono’s commitment to empowering creators with tools that elevate their performance. At the core of its appeal is the wireless and wired dual-mode design, which provides unparalleled flexibility and mobility without sacrificing audio fidelity. With ultra-low latency and an extended wireless range, users are free to move seamlessly within their space, enjoying smooth, uninterrupted transmission.

Featuring 48kHz/24-bit recording with a large 16mm condenser capsule, the DM40PRO delivers rich, detailed broadcast-quality sound. Whether capturing the excitement of a fast-paced game or delivering commentary during a live stream, the microphone ensures professional-grade clarity. Advanced noise cancellation with a single tap allows the DM40PRO to cut through environmental distractions, making it especially ideal for creators working in shared or noisy environments.

Setting the DM40PRO apart is its built-in AI voice changer with 10 distinct voice modes, allowing for engaging and interactive content with a creative twist. Coupled with vibrant, customizable RGB lighting, the microphone also adds visual personality to any setup, enhancing the overall streaming aesthetic.

Designed for convenience and control, the DM40PRO includes intuitive onboard controls for gain, EQ, and more, allowing real-time adjustments directly on the device. Its durable build and premium materials reflect Maono’s focus on quality and longevity, while the ultra-long 2600mAh battery supports up to 75 hours of use after just two hours of charging—ensuring creators can stream, record, and game for extended periods without interruption.

Compatible across multiple platforms, the DM40PRO is crafted to meet the demands of today’s most dynamic content environments. Whether used in a home studio or on the go, it offers a versatile solution for anyone seeking clear, consistent, and engaging audio.

With the launch of the DM40PRO, Maono once again reaffirms its place at the forefront of creator-focused audio technology. Perfect for professionals and advanced users, the DM40PRO represents the pinnacle of USB gaming microphones—merging wireless freedom, studio-grade sound, and a spectrum of customizable features into one powerful device.

The DM40PRO is available from Amazon US in white and black and the Maono website with pricing starting from $85.99/£65 (Currently with an additional 20 percent coupon available on Amazon). It will also be available on Amazon UK and Amazon EU Mid-May.

MAONO is also offering up to 10 percent commission on its affiliate programme

 

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