<div id="readability-page-1"><div>Citi said in a report, citing industry sources, that Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 17 days of May is estimated to have reached about MOP12.65 billion. The average daily GGR for the past week was about MOP693 million, down about 11% from the average of about MOP780 million in the first 10 days of May (including the Labour Day holiday), but up about 1% from the average of about MOP684 million in the same period of May last year.The report noted that SANDS CHINA LTD (01928.HK) -0.030 (-0.191%) Short selling $75.47M; Ratio 39.228% will soon host an IVE concert at The Venetian Arena, while GALAXY ENT (00027.HK) -0.160 (-0.481%) Short selling $143.62M; Ratio 32.198% will hold an EXO concert and a UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena. The bank believes these large-scale events are expected to boost gaming demand.Citi conservatively maintained its May GGR forecast at MOP22.5 billion, representing a YoY increase of 6%, implying that for the remaining days of the month, average daily GGR needs to reach about MOP704 million. (ha/u)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-05-18 16:25.)</div></div>

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Citi maintains its forecast for Macau's May gross gaming revenue (GGR) at MOP22.5 billion, reflecting a 6% year-on-year increase. The first 17 days of May saw an estimated GGR of MOP12.65 billion, with a daily average of MOP693 million, down 11% from the previous period. Upcoming large-scale events at SANDS CHINA and GALAXY ENT are expected to boost gaming demand.

Citi Maintains Macau May GGR Forecast at MOP22.5B