Galaxy Macau

Key facts at a glance

Location and how to get there

Galaxy Macau sits in Cotai, the strip of reclaimed land between Taipa and Coloane where most of Macau's large resorts are clustered. The address is Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, s/n, Cotai, Macau⁵. The resort's own contact number is +853 2888 0888, and there is a guest relations hotline at +853 8883 3998⁵.

If you are flying in, Macau International Airport is about 3.5 kilometers away, roughly a 10-minute drive⁴. The airport is on Taipa, so you do not cross into the peninsula to reach the resort.

From the mainland China border, Hengqin Port (also called Lianhu Port) is about 500 meters away, a drive of around 5 minutes⁴. A free shuttle bus runs between Hengqin Port and Galaxy Macau from 09:00 to 02:00, with an average journey of 5 to 10 minutes⁵.

Shuttle schedules differ by route, so check the last bus if you plan to rely on it:

Once you are in Cotai, several other casinos are within a short walk. Within about 10 minutes on foot you can reach the Venetian Macao, Macau Studio City, Galaxy Golden Dragon Casino, and Yacht Club Casino⁴. Broadway Macau is even closer, about 90 seconds away through an air-conditioned footbridge⁶.

Entry rules: who can enter the casino floor

The minimum age to enter any casino in Macau is 21. This is set in Macau law, and Galaxy Macau enforces it strictly: the resort states that people under 21 are prohibited from entering its casino areas⁷. The same rule applies across all Macau casinos, and it applies to everyone regardless of nationality or residency¹.

In practice, this means you need to be 21 or older to walk onto the gaming floor, whether you are a visitor, a foreign resident, or a local. Casino staff supervising entry can ask you for proof of age, and they can refuse entry if you will not show it⁹. Bring your passport or another photo ID. If you look young, expect to be asked.

The law also allows casino operators to bar anyone they consider unsuitable from entering or staying, as long as they do not discriminate on grounds of sex, race, nationality, residence, language, or religion¹². In practice, this is rarely something an ordinary visitor runs into.

There is also a formal exclusion system in Macau. Under Law No. 10/2012, a person can be banned from casinos either at their own request or at the request of a third party¹³. If you have been placed on that list, you will be turned away.

For most readers, the practical points are simple: be 21 or over, carry photo ID, do not bring a camera or recording equipment onto the floor, and do not enter if you have been drinking heavily.

Tables and games on offer

Galaxy Macau was built with capacity for up to 950 gaming tables in total³. Phase 1, which opened in May 2011, had approximately 450 tables and 1,500 slot machines³. Phase 2 added capacity for up to 500 more tables and over 1,000 additional slots³.

The gaming floor space is substantial. Phase 1 has 39,000 square meters of gaming area, and Phase 2 added another 30,000 square meters³.

The games on the floor are the standard Macau mix: baccarat, which dominates in Macau, along with sic bo, roulette, blackjack, and other table games, plus slot machines and electronic gaming terminals. If you want background on one of the traditional Macau table games, see our page on Fan-Tan and Sic Bo.

Table minimums vary by pit and by time of day. On a quiet weekday afternoon you will find lower minimums than on a Saturday night. The resort does not publish a fixed minimum, so the practical approach is to walk the floor and look at the placards on each table before you sit down.

The casino floor is open 24 hours a day, every day¹. There is no cover charge and no membership required to play. You do not need to be a hotel guest.

If you want to compare Galaxy Macau with other properties in the city, our guides to StarWorld Hotel and Casino, Grand Lisboa, Wynn Macau, Wynn Palace, City of Dreams Macau, MGM Macau, and MGM Cotai cover their entry rules and layouts.

Expansion phases and capacity

Galaxy Macau opened in phases. Phase 1 opened in May 2011³. Construction of Phase 2 began shortly after, and it was targeted for completion in mid-2015³. Phase 2 and the rebranded Broadway Macau both opened on May 27, 2015⁶.

The resort as a whole has over 3,600 hotel rooms across six luxury hotels³. Two of those hotels are Banyan Tree Macau and Hotel Okura Macau, both located inside the Galaxy Macau integrated resort¹⁴.

Galaxy Entertainment, the company behind the resort, operates five casinos in Macau¹⁶. The group's licensed casino at this address is formally known as Galaxy Macau Casino, located at Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Cotai¹⁷.

For context on scale, no other Cotai property reaches Galaxy Macau's table count. The Venetian Macao had 632 gaming tables, the Londoner Macao had 479, the Parisian Macao had 273, and the Plaza Macao had 142 as of the end of 2022¹⁸. Sands Macao had 159 tables¹⁸. MGM Macau had 417 tables in 2015 and 427 tables in an earlier filing¹⁹. MGM Cotai was built with capacity for up to 500 tables, with the actual allocation determined by the Macau government before opening¹⁹.

Galaxy Macau's own capacity of up to 950 tables places it among the larger floors in Cotai, though the actual number in operation at any time depends on government allocation and market conditions.

Practical details for your visit

What to bring. Your passport or another government photo ID. You will need it if staff ask for proof of age, and you may need it at the hotel if you are staying. Do not bring cameras, recording equipment, weapons, or explosives onto the gaming floor⁹.

Cost. Entry is free. There is no admission fee, no membership fee, and no minimum spend to walk onto the floor. You pay only for what you choose to play, plus any food, drink, or hotel charges.

Hours. The casino floor is open 24 hours¹. The shuttle buses have their own schedules, listed above, so check the last bus if you are relying on it.

Getting there step by step.

1. From the airport: take a taxi or the resort shuttle; the drive is about 10 minutes⁴.
2. From Hengqin Port: the shuttle runs from 09:00 to 02:00 and takes 5 to 10 minutes⁵.
3. From the Taipa Ferry Terminal: the shuttle runs from 10:00 to 21:00 and takes about 35 minutes on average⁵.
4. Already in Cotai: you can walk from the Venetian, Studio City, or Broadway Macau⁴.

Who can enter. Anyone 21 or older, subject to the exclusions above. This applies equally to visitors, foreign residents, and locals¹. Public administration workers need Chief Executive permission⁹.

What to expect on the day. The floor is large and busy, especially in the evenings and on weekends. Table minimums are posted at each table. Staff will check your ID at the entrance if you appear young. There is no dress code beyond the general expectation of smart casual in the resort, though the casino floor itself does not publish a formal dress requirement.

If you are comparing options. Macau has a wide range of casinos, from the large Cotai floors to smaller peninsula properties. Our guides to SJM Resorts, S.A.: Casino Lisboa, Casino Oceanus at Jai Alai, Casino Jai Alai and Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited: Mocha Inner Harbour, Mocha Hotel Royal, Mocha Kuong Fat, Mocha Golden Dragon, Mocha Sintr cover other Macau options. If you are traveling further afield in Asia, our guides to Marina Bay Sands Casino and Resorts World Sentosa Casino in Singapore, NagaWorld in Cambodia, and Resorts World Genting in Malaysia explain how their entry rules differ.