Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd said on Wednesday that it would be awarding a discretionary bonus – equivalent to one month of salary – to eligible staff members on February 9, ahead of this year’s Chinese New Year holiday.
The company said in a press release that the bonus would cover “around 97 percent” of staff, in appreciation for “their hard work and contribution” during 2025. The bonus will be paid to employees at “senior manager grade or below,” noted the casino firm.
Galaxy Entertainment was the first of the city’s six casino operators to make a public announcement about the payment of a bonus to its staff for work done during 2025.
“The discretionary bonus equivalent to one month of base salary and guaranteed tips – if applicable – will be granted to all eligible team members on February 9, 2026,” the company stated.
February 17 to 19 this year is marked as Macau’s official holiday period for the lunar calendar-based Chinese New Year.
In mainland China, the holiday period runs for a total of nine days, from February 15 to 23, as designated by China’s State Council.
The Chinese New Year period is typically one of the peak seasons for Macau’s gaming and hospitality trade.
All six Macau gaming concessionaires had announced staff salary increments for 2025. All of them had also announced last year some form of special payment to staff for work done in 2024.
