
Happy Valley Casino Shockingly Posts Worst Month Since Launch
Happy Valley Casino opened its doors to customers in April. But despite changing leadership after an underwhelming start, the property is still hurting.

Happy Valley Casino opened its doors to customers in April. But despite changing leadership after an underwhelming start, the property is still hurting.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has launched a structured process to consider potential takeover proposals after rejecting two unsolicited bids earlier this year. The company has appointed advisers to assess interest but says there is no guarantee of a sale.

Macau's economy likely shrank about 2% in the third quarter as casino revenue fell, and brokers now expect October gaming revenue to decline too.

Macau's mass baccarat revenue dropped 4.5% to MOP33.6 billion ($4.03 billion) in the third quarter, its lowest of 2026, while VIP baccarat climbed 6.3%.
CLSA forecasts an 11% drop in Macau casino EBITDA for Q3, while Goldman Sachs sees a 9% fall, as rising commissions and soft gaming revenue squeeze margins.
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai says Macau will keep its MOP236 billion (US$29.2 billion) GGR target as October's Golden Week result becomes crucial for 2026.
Western Cape gambling tax collections reached R1.19 billion in the first seven months of 2026. Sports betting contributed R692.44 million, accounting for approximately 58% of the total, according to official regulatory figures.
Sphere Entertainment shares closed at $110.83 on Monday after Craig-Hallum downgraded the stock, citing flat demand for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere.
Macau's September GGR slipped 1.2% to MOP18.06 billion despite an easy comparison, and CLSA warns earnings forecasts may face further cuts.