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Macau Says Proxy Betting Under Control as Crime Rises

Macau's security chief says casino proxy betting is under control, though gaming-related crime rose 12.2% in H1 2026. The DICJ met all six concessionaires.

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.

Macau Proxy Betting Deal Ends in $64K Trust Charge

Macau police arrested a man over HK$500,000 entrusted for proxy betting, alleging he kept the money and gambled it away. He faces an abuse of trust charge.

Macau Arrests Two More Over Casino Proxy Betting

Macau police have arrested two more mainland men over proxy betting, livestreaming baccarat for HK$300 a trip while handling five-figure sums for remote gamblers.

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Vanuatu Consulate in Guangzhou Used as Gambling Venue

Vanuatu's Guangzhou consulate was allegedly used as a gambling venue for four months in 2025, sparking a diplomatic row and opposition demands for an Ombudsman investigation.

W Macau Names Sammy King General Manager at Studio City

Sammy King, a 38-year hospitality veteran who led W Hong Kong to a Forbes Four-Star rating, has been appointed general manager of W Macau – Studio City.

Rank Group Profit Up 21% but Tax Clouds Gather Over UK Casinos

Rank Group grew underlying operating profit 21% to £78.6M in FY26, but profit after tax fell 23% as CEO Richard Harris warned tax hikes would force venue closures.

UKGC: Sloppy ID Checks Broke FRA Pilot Scheme

The UKGC revealed poor operator ID verification wrecked its FRA pilot, with initials, nicknames and wrong addresses causing matching failures that undermined the frictionless check promise.

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