Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) in June totaled MOP18.52 billion ($2.29 billion), down 12.1 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ).
The June figure also represented an 18.1 percent decline from May’s GGR of MOP22.61 billion ($2.80 billion). The result was broadly in line with analysts’ expectations, after some had forecast weaker gaming revenue in June and July.
Analysts said this year’s FIFA World Cup could have a stronger impact on gaming demand than previous major football tournaments due to its expanded format. The tournament includes 104 matches, more than double the 51 matches played during UEFA Euro 2024 and well above the 64 matches in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
June also included the Dragon Boat Festival holiday from June 19th to 21st. Macau recorded more than 380,000 visitor arrivals during the three-day break, as public holidays in Macau, Hong Kong and mainland China supported cross-border travel, according to police data.
For the first half of 2026, Macau’s casino GGR reached MOP126.90 billion ($15.72 billion), up 6.8 percent year-on-year. However, the figure remained 15.1 percent below the same period in 2019, when GGR totaled MOP149.50 billion ($18.53 billion).
