In 2024, Macau's six casino operators won nearly US$28.3 billion, from players. This was an almost 24% increase in 2023 total gaming revenue over the previous year. Though December was a setback, 2024 was a productive year, as the gaming business successfully shifted towards the mainstream market despite a changing regulatory landscape. Once the preferred destination for Asian high rollers, Macau is no longer the VIP paradise it once was.