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Macau Gaming Taxes Rise 13% to $6.3B in First Half

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’s New Baccarat Side Bets Struggle for Uptake

Macau's newest baccarat side bets are seeing slow uptake despite 300-to-1 payouts, with complex rules and house edges near 17% deterring players.

Macau Flags Third Proxy Gambling Case in Eight Days

Macau police have announced a third proxy gambling investigation in eight days, involving hidden cameras, earpieces and over HKD97,000 in alleged bets.

Asia Gaming Revenue to Grow 5-6% Over 18 Months: Moody’s

Moody's expects Asia gaming revenue to grow 5-6% over 18 months, with Macau leading at 6% while Southeast Asia slows on fuel and air-travel costs.

Asia-Pacific Casinos Face 1 Amazing Softer Demand: S&P

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.

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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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