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Citigroup has reaffirmed its constructive view on Macau’s gaming industry, indicating that the softer performance observed in March is primarily seasonal and does not reflect any fundamental deterioration in demand. The assessment follows the bank’s latest proprietary table survey conducted in March 2026, which suggests that recent concerns about a slowdown may be overstated. According to the bank, perceptions of weakening momentum are likely influenced by recency bias, as th

Macau’s gaming revenue share reached MOP94.9 billion (US$11.8 billion) in 2025, exceeding pre-year expectations and underscoring the continuing dominance of the casino sector in the Special Administrative Region’s economy. The $11.8 billion that flowed to the Macau SAR Government surpassed earlier forecasts of $11.6 billion in tax revenue. Officials had revised their projections downward midway through last year amid a deteriorating economic outlook, but a strong performance

A self-styled German security researcher has claimed she infiltrated the systems of the Malta Gaming Authority and is holding a trove of data she says exposes organized crime, prompting an active investigation as authorities scramble to respond. On March 17, the MGA, which licenses and oversees one of the world’s most concentrated online gambling hubs, published a brief statement on its website, acknowledging that it had “identified a breach within one of its systems” and had

OPAP reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €2,407.9 million for the full year 2025, marking a 4.9% increase compared with the previous year and setting a new record for the Greek gaming operator. The milestone was largely supported by continued expansion in online gaming alongside solid performance from the company’s retail operations. However, a significant increase in operating expenses during the year placed pressure on profitability, reducing EBITDA margins and slightly

The large-scale confiscation of illegal gaming machines in Cape Town has been welcomed by the Eastern Cape Gambling Board, which has praised the operation as a sign of a more robust approach to combating unlawful gambling activity. Authorities believe the machines were intended for distribution throughout the Eastern Cape before investigators intervened. South Africa, and the Eastern Cape in particular, operates under stringent rules governing the supply and placement of

The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) has confirmed that operators licensed under the updated Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK) will receive additional time to meet the law’s local substance requirements, extending the effective deadline by more than a year. In a notice dated January 23, 2026, the regulator stated that the Minister of Justice had exercised the discretion provided under Article 5.12, paragraph 6 of the LOK to grant a general extension for all affected opera

Indian authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal online gambling by blocking a further 242 betting and wagering websites, bringing the total number of restricted platforms to more than 7,800 nationwide. The latest move underscores a marked intensification of enforcement efforts following the introduction of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, which bans online money gaming throughout the country. According to government officials, the on

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has obtained official authorization to operate as a gaming-related vendor in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone for the company’s international expansion. The approval, granted by the General Commercial Gaming Authority (GCGRA), permits ARC to provide its racing-focused solutions to operators who are themselves licensed by the UAE regulator, opening the door for the company to establish a presence in a newly regulated market.

The Colombian government has revamped its approach to taxing online gambling, moving the 19% value-added tax from player deposits to gross gaming revenue (GGR). The new policy, which came into effect on January 1, focuses on the actual revenue generated by operators rather than taxing all funds deposited by players. The deposit-based 19% VAT was initially introduced in February 2025 as a temporary measure amid internal unrest. Throughout 2025, this tax structure faced widespr

Macau recorded a significant rise in gaming-related crime during the first three quarters of 2025, with police logging 1,737 cases, a year-on-year increase of 70.1 percent from the 1,021 cases reported over the same period in 2024. The figures were announced on December 12 by Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King. Chan said the steep increase was mainly the result of changes in how gaming-related crimes are counted following the introduction of new anti-illegal gambling legi

Gaming Corps has confirmed a new content partnership with UK operator MrQ, bringing its portfolio of slot and instant-win titles to the platform as the Swedish supplier continues to expand its footprint among licensed British brands. MrQ, which entered the UK market in 2018, now offers a catalogue of more than 1,000 games and has positioned its platform around simplified play conditions, distinguishing itself as one of the few UK casinos that do not impose wagering requiremen