Macau reports gaming revenue declines for March
According to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau, gaming revenue in the region hit MOP19.66 billion ($2.45 billion) in March, showing an 8% increase...
Macau reports casino tax revenue decline
Macau’s casino tax revenue recorded a decline in early 2025 with the government pulling in MOP14.24 billion ($1.78 billion) in January and February.
When compared to the same period of 2024, this is a decline of 3.8%. Despite the tax revenue decline, the gaming industry is the biggest contributor to the country’s economy. For the period, the industry contributed 89.3% of Macau’s total $2 billion revenue.
The government has collected 15.3% of its yearly gaming tax goal of MOP 93.12 billion ($11.6 billion) so far. The casino tax rate remains at 40%, the same as when the current system started in 2023.
Casino revenues
While tax revenue declined, casino revenue recorded an increase. Macau’s total gross gaming revenue (GGR) for January and February hit MOP38 billion ($4.7 billion), which is a slight 0.5% increase from last year.
FAQs
Is gambling legal in Macau?
Macau is the only place in China where gambling is legal.
What is the legal gambling age in Macau?
The legal gambling age in Macau is 21.
Macau reports strong February with casino revenues of $2.46B
Macau, an autonomous region on the south coast of China where casino gaming is lawful, reported its gambling revenues for February, highlighting a rise of 8%, which equals...
