Macau Casino GGR Takes a Hit as the World Cup Kicks Off
Macau's GGR slipped 20% below May averages in early June as the FIFA World Cup diverted gambling spend, though Citi still holds its full-month forecast.
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New Zealand Banks Block Casino Transactions as Players Seek Alternatives
Reports of casino payment blocks by major New Zealand banks are prompting players to look at alternative funding methods for online gambling accounts.
Macau Gaming Revenue Surges to $2.8 Billion in May 2026
Macau posted its strongest May GGR since 2019, hitting $2.8B and beating analyst forecasts as holiday traffic and premium-mass demand soared.
People Owner Bids for MGM Resorts, Deal Valued at $18 Billion
People, which already owns 26.1 percent of MGM Resorts, offered about 10.6 percent per share more than MGM’s current share value.
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Ontario iGaming Revenue Rises 29% Year-Over-Year in April 2026
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America’s Online Casinos Produce $1 Billion in Revenue in April
The previous record of $1.04 billion was set in Dec. 2025, while April marked the fourth time in the last five months that combined revenue hit 10 figures.
Virginia Labeled a “Complex” Casino Market by Research Analysts
Katz claimed that iGaming legalization was not only a possibility, but a simple waiting game until lawmakers pass the necessary legislation.
Fitch Downgrades SJM Holdings to B+ Amid Share Decline
Fitch downgraded SJM Holdings to B+, citing satellite casino closures, Grand Lisboa Palace underperformance, and leverage well above its 5.0x threshold.
PAGCOR Remits PHP5.67 Billion in Dividends to Treasury
PAGCOR remitted PHP5.67 billion to the National Treasury, representing 50% of its 2025 net income and bringing cumulative remittances to PHP29.9B since 2022.