Typhoon Mangkhut Hurts Macau Casino Operators

The video discusses the impact of a recent storm on Macau, comparing it to last year's severe weather. Despite some flooding, the damage was minimal. The unprecedented closure of casinos over the weekend led to significant financial losses, estimated at 1.5 billion patacas, affecting the expected growth rate. All casino operators were impacted equally, but no major damage was reported, allowing for a quick reopening. While there might be a slight increase in non-gaming revenue, it is negligible compared to gaming losses.

How did the recent weather event in Macau compare to the previous year?

• It was equally severe as last year.

• It was less severe with minimal damage.

• It was more severe with extensive damage.

• There was no impact from the weather.

What was unprecedented about the recent casino closures in Macau?

• Casinos closed due to a power outage.

• Casinos closed only during weekdays.

• Casinos closed for an entire week.

• It was the first time casinos closed due to weather.

What is the estimated financial impact of the casino closures in Macau?

• A loss of 500 million patacas.

• No financial impact was reported.

• A loss of 1.5 billion patacas.

• A loss of 2 billion patacas.

How did the casino closures affect the expected growth rate for the month?

• It reduced the growth rate by half.

• It doubled the growth rate.

• It increased the growth rate by 10%.

• It had no effect on the growth rate.

What was the impact on non-gaming revenue during the casino closures?

• There was a slight increase, but it was negligible.

• Non-gaming revenue decreased significantly.

• Non-gaming revenue remained unchanged.

• There was a significant increase in non-gaming revenue.