Macau's gaming sector recorded a softer second quarter in 2026, with total gross gaming revenue reaching MOP 61.2bn. The figure was down 7.4% from MOP 66bn in the first quarter, according to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ).
The decline was driven primarily by lower revenue from games of fortune, which generated MOP 61bn during the quarter compared with MOP 65.9bn in the preceding three months. Despite the quarterly slowdown, casino gaming continued to account for virtually all gaming revenue in Macau.
Baccarat remained the dominant contributor to casino earnings, producing MOP 35.2bn in gross revenue during the second quarter, representing nearly 58% of all games of fortune revenue. VIP baccarat added a further MOP 15.9bn, although both segments declined from the first quarter.
Several smaller gaming categories delivered modest improvements. Slot machine revenue rose to MOP 4.1bn from MOP 4bn in the first quarter, while live multi-game revenue edged up to MOP 1.3bn. Roulette, Fan Tan, Cussec and craps also posted slight quarter-on-quarter gains.
Outside traditional casino gaming, football sports betting recorded one of the strongest performances during the period. Gross revenue increased to MOP126 million from MOP90 million in the first quarter, while betting turnover climbed to MOP 1.4bn from MOP 1bn. In contrast, basketball betting revenue fell to MOP 50m from MOP73m, with turnover declining to MOP 518m.
Chinese lottery revenue eased slightly to MOP 3m, while instant lottery revenue remained negligible. Horse racing generated no revenue during the quarter following the closure of Macau's horse racing operations earlier this year.
For the first half of 2026, Macau's total gaming revenue reached MOP 127.2bn, including MOP 126.9bn from games of fortune. Gaming capacity remained unchanged throughout the second quarter, with the city operating 6,000 gaming tables and 12,000 slot machines under the current concession framework.
Macau's casino industry continued operating with 6,000 gaming tables and 12,000 slot machines during the second quarter, unchanged from the previous quarter
