Gaming revenue grew 21.7 per cent to HK$34bn at SJM Holding's casinos last year, exceeding the 9.7 per cent rate of growth experienced by Macau overall.

Adjusted EBITDA, meanwhile, increased by 41.8 per cent to HK$2.2bn, reflecting the efficiency gains made by the operator, and profits increased by 14 per cent to HK$907m.

SJM continued to lead the industry in Macau, taking a 40.7 per cent share of mass-market table gaming revenue and 25.8 per cent of VIP gaming revenue. Its overall market share rose from 26.5 per cent in 2008 to 29.4 per cent last year.