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 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 is expanding its casino-backed community shuttle scheme to 14 routes through January 2027, pushing tourist spending into residential neighbourhoods.
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 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.
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.