Illinois rode the World Cup to a billion-dollar July, but softer August results in Ohio and New Hampshire show US sportsbooks still cannot completely escape the summer slowdown. Illinois Gets a World Cup Bump The 2026 FIFA World Cup gave US sportsbooks something they rarely get in midsummer: weeks of high-profile matches capable of pulling […]
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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 […]
New Jersey Sportsbooks Take Record June Action but Keep Far Less
New Jersey bettors wagered more than ever in June, yet strong FIFA World Cup and NBA Finals results left operators with a much thinner slice of the money. Record Handle Meets a Player-Friendly Hold New Jersey sportsbooks accepted $917.2 million in bets during June 2026, up 16% from $790.4 million a year earlier and the […]
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 […]
