SkyCity Entertainment Group has signed a binding agreement to sell The Grand Hotel in Auckland for NZ$221 million, moving a major part of its debt reduction plan closer to completion. The casino operator announced the deal on October 16, with settlement targeted for mid-December 2026. The buyers are Eden Global Capital Private Limited and Auckland […]
Casino Industry
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 […]














