Macau gaming tax revenue rises 13% to $6.34bn for H1 2026
Gaming taxes generated nearly 86% of the Government’s total revenue, helping Macau record a MOP13.28bn fiscal surplus by the end of June.
Gaming taxes generated nearly 86% of the Government’s total revenue, helping Macau record a MOP13.28bn fiscal surplus by the end of June.
Analytical reports suggest a H2 surge in Chinese group travel to South Korea could boost casino revenues in the nation.
FanDuel barely edged out DraftKings with just over $42.7m of revenue for June, equating to a decrease of 50.5%, while the Massachusetts-based operator’s GGR fell 40.5% to $41.6m.
The Arizona regulator issued five cease-and-desist orders against BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt and Raffle Creator, directing each to ‘immediately stop’ all operations.
The Tar Heel state brought an end to its prediction market debate this week, granting the CFTC ‘exclusive’ regulatory authority in exchange for a 6% tax on trading revenues.
Mobile betting operations accounted for the vast majority of taxable win generated during June with $37.9m, while Maryland’s total wagering handle increased 29.6% to just over $523.3m.
Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) has called for a larger share of betting tax revenue to be allocated to the country’s public healthcare system.
Almost four million Brazilians are currently prohibited from accessing licensed betting platforms, according to new figures released by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance.
Brazil’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit against Blaze and influencer Virginia Fonseca, alleging abusive betting practices.
The European Gaming and Betting Association has submitted a complaint to Lithuania’s central bank over alleged payment processing for illegal gambling sites, calling for broader action across the payments sector.