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The financial results for the first half of 2026 have delivered encouraging news for the Macau government, with casino revenues rising by 9% to reach an impressive $7.2 billion. According to official figures released by the Financial Services Bureau and reported by the Macau Shimbun newspaper, gaming taxes represented 84.6% of the region's total government revenue during the period, contributing to total revenues of $8.5 billion. The substantial inflow of funds also helped Ma

President Sadyr Japarov has defended Kyrgyzstan’s decision to legalize casinos for foreign passport holders, arguing that the move has generated substantial economic benefits since the country reopened the industry in 2022. Speaking to the Russian-language media outlet Gazeta, Japarov said the policy had already demonstrated clear financial advantages for the country and insisted there was “nothing reprehensible” about the government’s decision to revive the casino sector.

Stock markets in the United Kingdom and the United States rebounded on Wednesday, while several Asian markets continued to slide, as investors reacted to ongoing volatility in oil and gas prices driven by fears that the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel could become prolonged. The FTSE 100, which tracks the largest companies listed in London, posted gains alongside major American and European indexes after two consecutive days of declines. In contrast