But meanwhile, high-end retailers and casino VIP operators will have to buckle up to weather the storm.

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This newest casino to the enclave marks a shift in strategy for Galaxy that had previously focused on the larger VIP segment of the market with its flagship casino, StarWorld.

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Macau saw strong casino mass floor traffic, but the VIP hold percentage and volume suffered.

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Wynn Resorts, which operates luxury casino and resorts, is seeing increasing turnover from VIP table games at its affiliated resorts in Macau.

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