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Tighter Chinese capital controls are unlikely to have a direct impact on Macau's gross gaming revenue, although they could weigh on high-roller sentiment, according to CreditSights. In a September 28 report, analysts Nicholas Chen and David Bussey said recently introduced restrictions on outbound investments by Chinese individuals, including investments involving Hong Kong and Macau, may have affected gambling sentiment in August. The analysts said tighter regulatory scrutiny

Macau generated approximately 58.34 billion patacas (US$7.22 billion) in gaming revenue between January and July 2026, marking a 9.3% increase compared with the same period last year. According to figures from the city’s Department of Financial Services, gaming taxes continue to represent one of the Macau government’s most important sources of current revenue. By July 31, the government had recorded 67.85 billion patacas in current revenue, with gaming-related taxes accountin