--- title: "\"Big Banks\" Citigroup: Macau's gaming industry starts strong, most optimistic about Galaxy Entertainment" description: "Citi released a research report indicating that the Macau gaming industry has had a strong start, with high-end mass market performance continuing to strengthen and average betting amounts reaching re" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276560573.md" published_at: "2026-02-23T03:22:35.000Z" --- # "Big Banks" Citigroup: Macau's gaming industry starts strong, most optimistic about Galaxy Entertainment > Citi released a research report indicating that the Macau gaming industry has had a strong start, with high-end mass market performance continuing to strengthen and average betting amounts reaching record highs. It is expected that February's gaming revenue will grow by 1% to MOP 20 billion. Citi is optimistic about Galaxy Entertainment and has given it a buy rating with a target price of HKD 54. Other ratings for Macau gaming stocks include buy for MGM China at HKD 18.25, buy for Sands China at HKD 23, buy for Wynn Macau at HKD 7.55, sell for SJM Holdings at HKD 2.23, and buy for Melco Resorts at USD 10.5 Citigroup published a research report indicating that the Macau gaming industry seems to have a strong start, with high-end mass market performance continuing to strengthen, and the average bet per player reaching a record high of MOP 29,625, an increase of 13% compared to the Lunar New Year in 2025. The bank expects Macau's gaming revenue in February to grow by 1% year-on-year to MOP 20 billion. The bank remains optimistic about the Macau gaming market, with the most favorable outlook on Galaxy Entertainment (00027.HK), followed by Wynn Macau (01128), Sands China (01928.HK), MGM China (02282.HK), and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO.US). The bank has the most bearish outlook on SJM Holdings (00880.HK), assigning a "Sell" rating. Citigroup's investment ratings and target prices for gaming stocks are listed as follows: Stock | Investment Rating | Target Price (HKD) Galaxy Entertainment (00027.HK) | Buy | 54 HKD MGM China (02282.HK) | Buy | 18.25 HKD Sands China (01928.HK) | Buy | 23 HKD SJM Holdings (00880.HK) | Sell | 2.23 HKD Wynn Macau (01128.HK) | Buy | 7.55 HKD Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO.US) | Buy | 10.5 USD ### Related Stocks - [02282.HK - MGM CHINA](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/02282.HK.md) - [00027.HK - GALAXY ENT](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/00027.HK.md) - [GXYYY.US - Galaxy Entertainment Group](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GXYYY.US.md) - [01928.HK - SANDS CHINA LTD](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/01928.HK.md) - [00880.HK - SJM HOLDINGS](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/00880.HK.md) - [01128.HK - WYNN MACAU](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/01128.HK.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | 金沙中國有限公司舉辦了第二屆澳門技術創新探索活動 | 金沙中國在里斯本舉辦了第二屆澳門科技創新探索活動，支持澳門企業家。為期五天的項目涉及來自 25 家澳門企業的 38 名代表，重點關注科技創新和行業交流。活動包括參加網絡峯會、交流論壇以及專家主導的研討會。該倡議旨在促進澳門與葡萄牙之間的合作 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276491972.md) | | 【每日通告】美團 3690 擬 7 億美元收購叮咚生鮮、通達 698 及蔚來 9866 發盈喜、美高梅中國 2282Q4 收入增逾 21% | 美團擬以 7.17 億美元收購叮咚生鮮電商業務，交易後將成為全資附屬公司，擴展零售業務。通達集團預計去年純利達 1.25 億元，成功扭虧為盈。蔚來預計 Q4 經調整經營利潤約 12 億元人民幣。美高梅中國 Q4 收入同比增長 21.4%，超 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275056094.md) | | 澳博控股發行 5.4 億美元債券 | 澳博控股出售 5.4 億美元債券 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/272711132.md) | | 銀河娛樂 (27.HK)：資金衝高活躍，旅遊復甦預期推升高波動，分時關注獲利回吐壓力 | 2 月 3 日早盤，銀河娛樂表現強勢，一度突破布林帶上軌，資金流入迅猛成為市場關注焦點。受益於港澳地區復常以及春節旅遊全面復甦預期，板塊資金湧入激發市場高度活躍。澳門旅遊局披露的春節酒店預訂高位數據推升新一輪旅客潮的樂觀情緒，主力做多節奏加 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/274630112.md) | | 美國機構尋求 Bad Bunny 超級碗中場表演的文字記錄 | 2 月 18 日（路透社）- 美國聯邦通信委員會（FCC）在一位共和黨議員建議 Bad Bunny 的超級碗中場秀表演可能違反聯邦不雅行為規定後，要求康卡斯特的 NBC 提供該表演的文字記錄。FCC 委員安娜·戈麥斯（Anna Gomez） | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276256684.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.