Hong Kong stock oddity | Gambling stocks extend gains in the afternoon, HSBC expects Macao gambling revenue to increase by up to 15% in August, institutions are optimistic about the marginal improvement in willingness to consume high-end optional goods.

According to the Wise Financial APP, the gaming stocks saw an increase in the afternoon. As of the time of writing, Sands China (01928.HK) rose by 5.45% to 21.28 Hong Kong dollars; Galaxy Entertainment (00027.HK) rose by 5.44% to 42.26 Hong Kong dollars; Wynn Macau (01128.HK) rose by 4.51% to 6.95 Hong Kong dollars; and MGM China (00200) rose by 4.34% to 5.05 Hong Kong dollars.