Macau's Casino Revenue Slowed at End of Strong Year

The video discusses the performance of casino-related stocks, highlighting a surprising downturn in December despite a generally strong year. Analysts attribute this to bad luck in VIP rooms rather than structural issues. They remain optimistic about 2018, expecting continued growth unless policy changes occur. The discussion also touches on potential risks like conspicuous consumption and corruption.

What was the initial trend observed in casino-related stocks at the start of the trading day?

• They were up in pre-market trading.

• They were down in pre-market trading.

• They remained stable.

• They showed no significant change.

What was surprising about December's gaming receipts?

• They showed no change from previous months.

• They exceeded analyst expectations.

• They were higher than November's receipts.

• They were lower than both analyst estimates and November's receipts.

What was identified as a major reason for the decline in December's gaming receipts?

• Bad luck in VIP rooms leading to higher gambler winnings.

• A decrease in betting volumes.

• A decrease in the number of gamblers.

• A change in government policies.

How do analysts view the December decline in gaming receipts?

• As an indication of policy changes.

• As a sign of a long-term trend change.

• As a result of structural issues.

• As a temporary blip rather than a trend change.

What is the analysts' growth expectation for 2018?

• A year with unpredictable growth.

• A strong year with 14% growth.

• A stable year with no growth.

• A decline in growth.