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Results of the Gaming Sector Survey 2012


Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that attributable to new opening of major hotels and gaming facilities in 2012, Receipts from Gaming & Related Services (e.g. food & beverage, currency exchange, etc.) increased by 13% year-on-year to MOP 306.49 billion; Expenditure amounted to MOP 134.53 billion, up by 11% year-on-year. Gross Value Added that measures the sectoral contribution to the economy reached MOP 186.45 billion, an increase of 16%; Gross Fixed Capital Formation soared by 42% year-on-year, at MOP 3.19 billion, owing to a substantial increase in construction projects and electronic gaming equipment. In 2012, Total Receipts of the Gaming Sector increased by 14% year-on-year to MOP 306.82 billion. Receipts from Gaming & Related Services amounted to MOP 306.49 billion; besides, rising cash flows brought about an upsurge in Interest Receipts, from MOP 139 million in 2011 to MOP 335 million, an increase of 141% year-on-year. Total Expenditure amounted to MOP 137.64 billion, up by 11% year-on-year. Expenses on Purchase of Goods, Commission Paid and Customer Rebate amounted to MOP 102.52 billion, up by 8%; Operating Expenses (MOP 17.54 billion) and Compensation of Employees (MOP 14.47 billion) also increased by 24% and 17% respectively year-on-year. On the contrary, Non-operating Expenditure (e.g. depreciation, interest paid, etc.) totalled MOP 3.11 billion, down by 1% year-on-year.



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