Why Is Macaus 2015 Revenue so Unpredictable?

The video discusses the shift in market sentiment towards the casino sector, with analysts divided on future prospects. Macau, known as the Las Vegas Strip of Asia, faces its first revenue decline in a decade due to factors like China's corruption crackdown and visa restrictions. Efforts to diversify and make Macau more family-friendly are underway. Melco Crown, a major player, is considering delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange due to falling stock prices and administrative costs.

What was the general sentiment among analysts about the Macau casino sector last year?

• They were pessimistic.

• They were optimistic.

• They were confused.

• They were indifferent.

Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting Macau's casino sector?

• New junket operation restrictions

• Increase in local tourism

• Corruption crackdown

• Visa restrictions

What is one of the strategies mentioned to diversify Macau's offerings?

• Making it a family-friendly environment

• Reducing the number of hotels

• Increasing the number of casinos

• Focusing more on high rollers

Why is Melco Crown considering delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange?

• Due to high administrative costs

• To merge with another company

• Because of a new government policy

• To focus on the US market

How did Melco Crown's stock perform in 2014 compared to the Hong Kong market?

• It increased by 5%

• It decreased by 37%

• It remained stable

• It outperformed the market