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Macau VIP Baccarat Dips as Slot Revenue Jumps 17%
Macau VIP baccarat fell 2.6% to MOP15.9bn in Q2 2026 while slot GGR jumped 17%. Total revenue was flat, but the market mix is shifting toward mass play.
Macau Expands Casino Shuttle Scheme to 14 Routes
Macau is expanding its casino-backed community shuttle scheme to 14 routes through January 2027, pushing tourist spending into residential neighbourhoods.
Google Bans Prediction Market Ads in Two More States
Google has banned prediction markets advertising in Michigan and New York, joining Nevada and Ohio. All four states have moved against prediction market operators.
Kenya Gambling Regulation: New Act, New Tax, New Bets
Kenya's Gambling Control Act replaced 1966 law with a new regulator, strict ad rules and a 5% tax — down from 20%. International operators are circling back.
UK Gambling Sponsorship Ban to Hit Non-Sport Deals
The UK plans to criminalise unlicensed gambling sponsorship across all sectors by August 2027. However, white-label deals and online ads appear to escape the ban.
