Asia’s premier gambling hub continues to enjoy a robust VIP segment in the third quarter based on the figures released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ).

Data showed that Macau’s VIP numbers showed a 35 percent expansion in the July to September 2017, with VIP baccarat leading the sudden surge of casino gross gaming revenue (GGR).

VIP baccarat GGR, which is approximately at MOP38.69 billion (US$4.81 billion) in third quarter of 2016, makes up 57.7 percent of all casino revenue. In the third quarter 2016, VIP baccarat was nearly 52.1 percent or MOP28.65 billion (US$3.56 billion).

The mass market GGR, on the other hand, is also in the upside posting a 7.4 percent increase in the 92-day period. Including the slot machines, mass market GGR rose to MOP28.32 billion (US$3.52 billion) from MOP26.36 billion.