According to the Wisdom Financial News app, Macau casino stocks fell across the board. As of the time of publication, Sands China (01928) fell 3.06% to HKD16.46; Galaxy Entertainment (00027) fell 2.33% to HKD35.6; Wynn Macau (01128) fell 2.02% to HKD6.3; and MGM China (02282) fell 1.71% to HKD12.68.
On the news front, the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau announced that in June, gross gaming revenue was MOP17.694 billion, an increase of 16.4% year-on-year, lower than market expectations; a month-on-month decrease of 12.4%, the lowest monthly gaming revenue this year. In the first half of this year, gaming revenue was MOP113.753 billion, an increase of 41.9% year-on-year.
According to a Goldman Sachs research report, investment sentiment towards Macau casino stocks in June was affected to a certain extent by poor gaming revenue data. Goldman Sachs believes that with the seasonal peak season in summer and the relaxation of multiple policies, Macau gaming revenue is expected to gradually recover in the next few months.