Macau’s casino market bounced back in August after the World Cup disrupted high-value play, and analysts now expect September to put year-on-year growth back on the board. August Brings Macau Back to Life Macau casinos generated MOP21.89bn ($2.71bn) in gross gaming revenue during August, an 8.1% rise from July as the market continued to shake […]
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NSW Gambling Overhaul Targets Poker Machines, Ads and Player Tracking
New South Wales is preparing a broad gambling shake-up that would tighten self-exclusion rules, cut poker machine numbers and put tougher limits on how operators market to players. Facial Recognition Joins Statewide Self-Exclusion Push The NSW government has unveiled a new Gaming Reform package aimed at reducing gambling harm across hotels, clubs and online betting. […]
Macau Casino Revenue Falls 8.4% as World Cup Pulls Players Away
Macau’s casinos collected MOP20.3 billion in July, with football, weaker premium play and travel disruption offsetting a solid improvement from June. Football Wins the Fight for Attention Macau casino gross gaming revenue reached MOP20.3 billion, or about US$2.51 billion, in July 2026. That was 8.4% lower than in July last year, according to figures from […]
Montenegro Pushes Back Against 80-Metre Betting Shop Rule
Montenegro’s Finance Ministry says the proposed restriction would protect established gambling operators without removing a single existing betting shop. Ministry Says Proposal Misses Its Target Montenegro’s Finance Ministry has urged MPs to reject an amendment requiring at least 80 metres between new betting venues. The proposal, submitted by New Serb Democracy MPs Vaso Obradović and […]
Macau’s Casino Tax Windfall Tops $6 Billion — Even With a World Cup Curveball
Macau just proved it can absorb a punch and keep counting cash. Despite a rough June that saw gamblers trade the baccarat table for the betting slip, the territory’s coffers are fuller than ever, with gaming taxes collected in the first half of 2026 climbing to roughly $6.34 billion — a jump of more than […]
Macau Casino Revenue Slows as World Cup Steals Some Spotlight
Citigroup says Macau’s June casino revenue has cooled in the first half of the month, with football’s biggest tournament likely pulling some gambling budgets away from the tables. World Cup Kick-Off Takes a Bite Macau casinos generated about MOP$9.0 billion, roughly US$1.12 billion, in gross gaming revenue during the first 14 days of June, according […]
RGB Gets UAE Vendor Approval: What It Means for Players
The UAE’s regulated gaming market is taking another step forward, with Malaysia-based RGB International Bhd reportedly approved as a gaming-related vendor in the country. In simple terms, that means RGB can supply electronic gaming machines, provide related services, and support licensed gaming venues once they are operating. For players, this does not mean RGB is […]
US Casino Bosses Like the Numbers, But Prediction Markets Are Crashing the Party
The American Gaming Association’s spring outlook shows U.S. gaming leaders still expect growth in revenue and investment, even as prediction markets, costs and regulatory fights become a much louder part of the room. A Healthy Market With a Nervous Edge The U.S. casino sector opened 2026 in solid shape. AGA’s Gaming Conditions Index rose 1.5% […]
Amusnet Eyes Greek Casino Floors After Online Success
Amusnet is preparing to take its online momentum in Greece into land-based casinos, with its first local installations now edging closer. First Machines Move into View Amusnet is stepping up its push in Greece, with the supplier looking to turn its online casino reach into a stronger land-based presence. The company used the Casino Operations […]
Missouri Casino Tax Bill Takes Aim at Gambling Revenue
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a casino and sports betting tax overhaul that could raise fresh revenue as the state looks for ways to rely less on income taxes. Old Casino Fees Get a Fresh Look Missouri’s casino tax setup may be heading for its biggest shake-up in decades. House Bill 3533, sponsored by Rep. Jeff […]
