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Macau's 2024 Casino Revenues Surpass Projections but Lag Behind Pre-Pandemic Figures

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Macau's 2024 Casino Revenues Surpass Projections but Lag Behind Pre-Pandemic Figures

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  • Macau's casino revenues in 2024 rose by 23.9%, reaching 226.8 billion patacas ($28.35 billion), exceeding government estimates.
  • The revenue still falls short of the 292.5 billion patacas recorded in 2019, prior to the pandemic.
  • December saw a 2.0% decline in revenue, attributed to increased security measures during President Xi Jinping's visit.
  • During the visit, Xi encouraged Macau to diversify its economy and integrate more with the Greater Bay Area.
  • Macau relies heavily on gambling, contributing about 80% of tax revenues, amidst ongoing anti-corruption efforts by China.

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