In a recent article, Standard & Poor stated that Macau may beat Las Vegas as the world’s most important gambling market in the next years. Nowadays, Macau’s economy has had a remarkable growth due to its many gambling facilities, and it is expected to increase even more in a very near future. China could also become the second largest gambling site after the United States.

The article, “Macau Versus Las Vegas Strip: Which will be the bigger winner?”, describes the building peak in both gaming centers and analyzes their tendencies regarding visitors, incomes, providers versus demand dynamics and regulation risks.

“Gambling incomes in Macau may exceed $10,000 million dollars during the five years to come, but this will depend a lot on Cotai Strip’s success, which is planned to open in 2007. Its immediate success is essential for casino operators and their financial stability”, said Standard & Poor’s credit analyst, Mary Ellen Olson. Both Las Vegas and Macau will have to focus on increasing their customers’ demand and incomes to prevent oversupply.