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Macau casino revenue falls 1.2% in September, a fourth monthly drop
Macau's September gross gaming revenue was MOP18.06 billion, the lowest monthly total of 2026 so far, and forecasters have trimmed their full-year estimates.
Las Vegas visitor numbers fall 4.3% in August as Labor Day shifts
The LVCVA reported about 3.03 million visitors in August 2026, down 4.3%, partly because Labor Day fell on 7 September rather than 1 September.
Nevada gaming win rises 3.14% in August 2026 as Strip growth stalls
Nevada casinos won US$1.27 billion in August 2026, up 3.14% year on year, while the Las Vegas Strip gained only 0.70%.
Brazil's betting tax take reaches R$8.75 billion in January-July 2026
Federal tax collected from betting in Brazil rose 76.86% to R$8.747 billion in the first seven months of 2026, according to Receita Federal data.
Australia passes gambling reform bill restricting wagering advertising
Australia's Parliament passed the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 on 19 August, with the advertising rules starting on 1 January 2027.
Wynn sets September 2027 opening for UAE's first casino resort
Wynn Resorts said Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will open in September 2027, with the project budget raised to US$5.8 billion.
India's Supreme Court agrees to a final hearing on the online gaming Act
On 5 August 2026 the Supreme Court said it will hear petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act and told parties to complete pleadings.
Lucas Jumalon, 22, wins the 2026 WSOP Main Event and US$10 million
Lucas Jumalon of Spokane, Washington beat Finland's Lauri Saaskilahti heads-up to take the top prize at the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event.
India's online gaming Act and new Rules take effect on 1 May 2026
India's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and its 2026 Rules came into effect on 1 May 2026, creating a new national authority.