Macau hotel occupancy fell to 88.5% in June as the World Cup weighed on demand, but first-half occupancy held strong at 92.7%, pointing to a one-off dip.
US commercial and tribal gaming set revenue records in 2026, yet the industry's fight against prediction markets escalated. Why the data can't settle the dispute.
US tribal casinos set a record $46.2 billion in FY25, up 5%. However, tribes warn prediction markets threaten future revenue and have taken operators to court.
New Jersey online casino revenue passed the Atlantic City floor for the first time in June 2026, while sports betting remained the state's smallest gaming business.
Macau collected MOP51.19bn ($6.3bn) in gaming taxes in H1 2026, up 13.1%, lifting its surplus past the full-year target. Gaming funds 86% of public revenue.
Greece's EEEP is pushing a unified player certification system via e-Gov to stop duplicate accounts. All 18 licensed operators are being asked about their VIP and HVC policies.
Renowned Brazilian lawyer Luiz Felipe Maia says the betting ban is politically motivated, warns of a BRL15 billion annual revenue gap, and expects Congress to reverse it.
Spain's gambling regulator has opened a consultation on a monthly automated risk test for all licensed operators, with 72-hour player interaction rules. It runs until 22 October 2026.