A publicly-listed, land-based integrated casino resort in Macau (MGM China Holdings) - not an online betting operator
Visit MGM Macau →Pros
- Genuine Macau government sub-concession
- Publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2011 - a high transparency bar for a casino operator
- Large 100,000 sq ft casino floor plus a 47,000 sq ft expansion
- Full-service integrated resort: 597 hotel rooms, Six Senses Spa, Poly MGM Museum
Cons
- No online betting platform or welcome bonus - physical venue only
- Not accessible to online bettors; requires in-person visit to Macau
Our verdict
MGM Macau is a genuine, land-based integrated casino resort in Macau, opened in December 2007 at a cost of US $1.25 billion. It is operated by MGM China Holdings, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International (51%) and Pansy Ho (29%), publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since a 2011 IPO. It holds a genuine Macau government sub-concession, one of several granted after the end of Stanley Ho's decades-long gaming monopoly. The resort features a 100,000 sq ft casino floor, 597 hotel rooms across 35 storeys, a Six Senses Spa, and the Poly MGM Museum (opened 2024). As a physical, land-based venue, it has no online betting platform or welcome bonus - Macau prohibits online gambling for its residents. We found no significant controversies in our research.
How we rated it
Casino (36%)8.5
A 100,000 sq ft casino floor (expanded with a 47,000 sq ft second level) inside a US $1.25 billion integrated resort, per Wikipedia.
Trust & licensing (27%)8.5
Operates under a genuine Macau government sub-concession, and its parent MGM China Holdings has been publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since a 2011 IPO that raised US $1.5 billion - a high transparency and accountability bar for a land-based operator.
Customer support (18%)7
A full-service integrated resort with 597 hotel rooms, a Six Senses Spa, and dedicated on-site guest services, per Wikipedia.
Bonuses & value (18%)1
No online welcome bonus - Macau bans online gambling for residents, and MGM Macau operates only as a physical, land-based resort.
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Quick facts
| Type | Land-based integrated casino resort (Macau) |
| Operator | MGM China Holdings (MGM Resorts International 51% / Pansy Ho 29%) |
| Opened | December 18, 2007 |
| Listing | Hong Kong Stock Exchange, IPO 2011 (US $1.5 billion raised) |
| Casino floor | 100,000 sq ft, expanded with a 47,000 sq ft second level |
| Bonus status | No online welcome bonus - Macau bans online gambling for residents |
Where MGM Macau is licensed
MGM Macau appears on the official register in 1 country — 0 for sports betting and 1 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
Asia (1)
About MGM Macau
MGM Macau is a genuine, land-based integrated casino resort operated by MGM China Holdings, publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, opened in 2007 under a Macau government sub-concession.
FAQ
Is MGM Macau licensed?
Yes - it operates under a genuine Macau government sub-concession, and its parent MGM China Holdings is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Is MGM Macau safe?
Yes - it is a well-established, publicly-listed, land-based integrated resort with no significant controversies found in our research.
Does MGM Macau have an online welcome bonus?
No - it is a physical, land-based casino resort, and Macau prohibits online gambling for residents.
Who owns MGM Macau?
MGM China Holdings, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International (51%) and Pansy Ho (29%).
When did MGM Macau open?
December 18, 2007, at a construction cost of US $1.25 billion.
