Galaxy Macau secures highest ever footfall with 123,000 visitors in one day
Macau operator Galaxy Entertainment enjoyed its busiest day of footfall during the first half of the year when revenue was up eight per cent to $23.2bn and Adjusted EBITDA was $6.9bn, up 14 per cent year-on-year.
In June, Galaxy hosted K-pop star G-Dragon and Hong Kong-acclaimed singer Jacky Cheung at its Galaxy Arena, which led to a record high number of a single-day visitation of over 123,000 to Galaxy Macau.
Francis Lui, Chairman of GEG said: “Despite global tariff disruptions, continued economic slowdown and regional competition, Macau remained resilient in Q2 2025. For Q2, the group’s net revenue was $12bn, up 10 per cent year-on-year and up eight per cent quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.6bn, up 12 per cent year-on-year and up eight per cent quarter-on-quarter. The ultra-luxury Capella at Galaxy Macau, our latest addition to GEG’s hotel portfolio, offered exclusive previews in May and contributed to our strong performance over the Golden Week.
“We continue to compete through our exceptional products and service and ongoing property enhancements, including our retail, food & beverage, multiple hotels and the Grand Resort Deck. More importantly, we continue to leverage the competitive edge of our MICE facilities and Galaxy Arena. Over the past two years it was proven that entertainment shows and events played a key
role in driving new and repeat customers to Macau. During the first half of 2025, we have held a
total of approximately 190 entertainment, sports and MICE events, and experienced a 65% year
on-year increase in the foot traffic at Galaxy Macau™.
“In Q2, we hosted multiple mega entertainment events such as in April the ITTF World Cup Macao 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious table tennis events. In May we hosted the Wakin Chau World Tour and K-pop star BTS’s j-hope. In June we had K-pop group BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and the acclaimed Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung’s concerts, all experienced overwhelming customer demand. Post Q2 in July we hosted one of America’s hottest comedy stars Jimmy O. Yang’s first live performance in Macau, and in August we hosted ‘King of Asian Pop’ Eason Chan’s Concert.”
“These entertainment events contributed significantly to our business. In November we will support the National Games and host its Table Tennis Competition in Galaxy Arena. We remain optimistic about mega events tourism in the second half of the year.”
“We previously advised that we had completed the full rollout of smart tables. We are now commencing to experience the benefits of this technology and are leveraging the knowledge gained from the data to provide a better customer experience.”
“In June, GEG announced that the Waldo Casino will cease operation by the end of this year due to commercial considerations. GEG’s employees working at the Waldo Casino will be reallocated to its other properties and casinos. Related departments will discuss the best options with the team members and provide them with a series of vocational training programs to assist them in adapting to their new working environment. GEG would like to thank the Macau residents, patrons and the community for their support to the Waldo Casino over the years.”
“Recently the all-suite Capella at Galaxy Macau offered exclusive previews in May to our most distinguished VIPs, offering stays by invitation only and we expect its full opening in the coming months. The exclusive preview of Capella at Galaxy Macau has been well received by the market and has been helping us to attract ultra-high value customers.”
On the development front wthe group is progressing well with the construction of Phase 4. Construction of the Super Structure and the external facade has been completed and it is progressing to the next stage of development which is fitting out the building. The approximately 600,000 sqm Phase 4 development includes multiple high-end hotel brands that are new to Macau, together with an approximately 5,000-seat theater, extensive F&B, retail, non-gaming amenities, landscaping, a water resort deck and a casino.
Phase 4 is targeted to complete in 2027.
Mr Lui added: “We also continue to evaluate development opportunities in the Greater Bay Area and overseas markets on a case-by-case basis, including Thailand. After examining the economic situation and the actual operations of the gaming industry, the Macau Government announced in June that it has lowered its GGR estimate for 2025 from MOP240bn to MOP228bn. We acknowledge that there are shorter-term challenges including the slowing global economy and potential tariffs impact, however we remain confident in the medium to longer-term outlook for Macau. As always, GEG remains fully committed to making a positive contribution to the Macau’s leisure and tourism industry.”
