Good Morning. Taxation with representation. Merely increasing taxes on the gambling industry does little to achieve policy goals, protect consumers, or maintain a healthy market, notes an expert. Making use of a simple economic model and truly understanding the dynamics and motivation behind wagering can help guide strong policy decisions that encourage sustainability while reducing gambling harm. Speaking of levies, Macau granted gaming operators a hefty rebate in 2024 as it encouraged expansion to international markets, aiming to diversify its clientele base under its new gaming legislation.
What you need to know
- Taxation rates for gambling should be carefully calculated to protect consumers and reach policy goals, while ensuring a healthy market: analysis.
- Macau’s six casino operators received $19.2 million in levy relief in 2024, tied to foreign visitor gaming revenue under the city’s revised gaming law.
On the radar
- ICE arrests Imperial Pacific majority shareholder Lijie Cui.
- Hoiana adding 1K new five-star hotel rooms amongst $1B expansion.
- Andy Hendrickson elevated to Chief Product & Technology Officer at IGT.
- SJM moves to lower near-term maturities with $170.1M note tender.
- Galaxy announces salary increase for employees, effective April 1st.
- Wynn Macau to raise eligible staff pay by up to 4.5 percent.
- Melco announces April pay rise of 2-6.3 percent for eligible staff.
- Drop in Suspicious Transaction Reports from Macau operators in 2025.
AGB Intelligence
TAXATION
Finding the ideal gambling tax rate: analysis
There has been a recent push by governments worldwide to increase taxation rates on regulated gambling operators, which has been met with strong industry pushback. By making use of the Laffer Curve, consultant Martin Purbrick indicates that an ideal range can be found to achieve public policy, protect consumers, and encourage a healthy market, all while stamping out illegal operators.
Industry Updates
- IGT showcases global gaming, digital and FinTech portfolio at ICE 2026.
- Kambi Group releases 2025 Sports Betting Trends Report.
- BMM brings Compliance, Cyber & Training to ICE Barcelona 2026.
INTELLIGENCE | ASEAN | CAREERS | EVENTS
