Studio City Casino’s rolling chip volume was US$813.0 million in the second quarter of 2024 versus US$789.5 million in the second quarter of 2023. The rolling chip win rate was 2.97% in the second quarter of 2024 versus 1.43% in the second quarter of 2023. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.
Mass market table games drop increased to US$955.6 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared with US$716.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. The mass market table games hold percentage was 30.1% in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 25.5% in the second quarter of 2023.
Gaming machine handle for the second quarter of 2024 was US$842.4 million, compared with US$595.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. The gaming machine win rate was 3.3% in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 3.4% in the second quarter of 2023.
Revenue from casino contract was US$62.1 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared with revenue from casino contract of US$31.2 million for the second quarter of 2023. Revenue from casino contract is net of gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino which are deducted by the Gaming Operator.
Total non-gaming revenues at Studio City for the second quarter of 2024 were US$99.4 million, compared with US$84.0 million for the second quarter of 2023.
Total net non-operating expenses for the second quarter of 2024 were US$35.1 million, which mainly included interest expense of US$33.6 million, compared with total net non-operating expenses of US$34.5 million for the second quarter of 2023, which mainly included interest expense of US$36.3 million, partially offset by interest income of US$2.7 million.
Depreciation and amortization costs of US$50.4 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2024, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right, compared with depreciation and amortization costs of US$42.8 million recorded in the second quarter of 2023, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, our total operating revenues were US$311.7 million, an increase of US$145.0 million from US$166.7 million of total operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to the continued recovery in inbound tourism in Macau during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and the ramp up of operations following the opening of Studio City Phase 2 in April 2023, which led to an increase in revenue from casino contract and higher non-gaming revenues.
Net loss attributable to Studio City Finance Limited for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was US$53.1 million, compared with net loss attributable to Studio City Finance Limited of US$95.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to the increase in revenue from casino contract and higher non-gaming revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses as a result of increased business volumes and the ramp up of operations following the opening of Studio City Phase 2 in April 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have relied and intend to rely on cash generated from our operations and our debt and equity financings to meet our funding requirements and repay our indebtedness, as the case may be.
As of June 30, 2024, we held cash and cash equivalents of US$174.9 million and restricted cash of US$0.1 million. Further, the HK$233.0 million (equivalent to US$29.8 million) revolving credit facility under the 2028 Studio City Senior Secured Credit Facility was available for future drawdown as of June 30, 2024, subject to certain conditions precedent.
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