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.
Macau police have announced a third proxy gambling investigation in eight days, involving hidden cameras, earpieces and over HKD97,000 in alleged bets.
S&P says Asia-Pacific casinos face softer demand and rising costs over the next year, with Macau growth cooling to 5-7% and Australia squeezed by regulation.
A US House subcommittee held a two-hour hearing on Veterans Day over rising problem gambling among college students. 31% of male students know someone hurt by online wagering losses.
UK gaming industry advocates called for more apprenticeships and a stronger public case for jobs at Better Change. Rising duties could squeeze investment further.
KwaZulu-Natal lawmakers began public hearings on a bill that would raise gaming and betting taxes by over 300%, warning some operators could shut their doors.
Inspire Entertainment's chief casino officer Steve Wolstenholme says well-trained, well-paid staff and AI-driven customer service matter more than ever as MGM Osaka arrives in 2030.