Macau annual numbers up

MACAU – As reported by the Macau Hub: "Gaming and gambling activities in Macau posted gross revenues of 55.884 billion patacas (US$6.985 billion) in 2006, a rise of 22 percent against the figures for 2005, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (GICB) said in Macau Monday.

"Revenues from Macau's 24 casinos totaled 54.998 million patacas, or 22.96 percent more than the total for 2005.

"Baccarat, VIP baccarat, mini-baccarat and three-card baccarat together generated turnover of 47.526 billion patacas, an annual rise of 23.6 percent.

"…The Macau gaming sector has six operators – three concession holders and three sub-concession holders – of which just five are operating as the consortium between US company MGM and the daughter of gaming magnate Stanley Ho, Pansy Ho, as yet has no facility…"

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