Casino Financial News & Market Revenue

Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

South African Casinos Face Pressure as Online Betting Grows

South Africa’s casino floors are still bringing in the bulk of gaming revenue, but the latest Sun International results show online betting is growing much faster.
Downtown Saskatoon skyline with Delta Bessborough hotel and riverbank park along the South Saskatchewan River in spring
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Saskatchewan Raises Indigenous Funding to CA$153.5M Through Gaming Revenue

Saskatchewan increases Indigenous funding to CA$153.5M, fueled by gaming growth, expanding support for housing, education, and local initiatives.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Gaming Sector Surpasses 2025 Revenue Projections

Macau's gaming taxes climbed 7.6% in 2025, while GGR climbed 9.1%, highlighting the region's continued reliance on casino revenues.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

South Africa’s 20% Gambling Tax Plan Faces Backlash

South Africa’s proposed 20% online gambling tax is facing fresh industry backlash, with bookmakers warning the plan could squeeze licensed operators and make offshore sites more attractive.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Concerts Boost Macau GGR as UBS Cuts 2026 Casino Forecasts

Macau's March GGR is gaining momentum from major concerts, while UBS lowers 2026 casino earnings forecasts as rising costs weigh on profitability.
West Virginia Online Casinos Soar
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

West Virginia Online Casino Revenue Soars in February, up 41.6% YoY

According to the West Virginia regulator, the state’s online casinos combined to produce $37.1 million in revenue in February.
Casinos Lobbyists Dominated NYC Spending
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New York Casino Groups Dominate Highest Lobbying Spenders in 2025

The total amount spent on lobbying is also before anything is spent on the casino projects themselves, which will cost an estimated $4-8 billion each.
Skyline of Macau featuring the Grand Lisboa and waterfront bridge
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau's February Gaming Revenue Rises 4.5% YoY on CNY Celebrations

In February 2026, Macau welcomed nearly 1.6 million visitors during the Chinese New Year, boosting gross gaming revenue to MOP 20.63 billion.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario's iGaming Breaks Revenue Record, Bragg Reports Growth, Parq Expands

Ontario's iGaming market hit CA$9.52 billion in January wagers, while Bragg Gaming reported revenue growth and Parq Casino advances expansion plans.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

SARS Tightens the Net on Crypto Punters from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, SARS will plug crypto and offshore financial data into global exchange systems, making it easier to match trading activity to tax returns — including for bettors using crypto rails.