
Macau casinos repeat a MOP 100 million Grand Prix cheque
Six Macau concessionaires repeated a MOP 100 million Grand Prix cheque on October 16, the same split Macau Business reported for the 2024 and 2025 editions.
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Six Macau concessionaires repeated a MOP 100 million Grand Prix cheque on October 16, the same split Macau Business reported for the 2024 and 2025 editions.

Macau mass baccarat took MOP 33.612 billion in the third quarter of 2026, down 7.9% from a year earlier, while slot revenue on the same DICJ tables rose 18.8%.

Rank Group's like-for-like net gaming revenue rose 5% to £216.1 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and its Grosvenor machines gained 14%.

What’s being proposed? Virginia lawmakers are renewing efforts to legalize online casino gaming, arguing that regulation — not prohibition — is the smarter path forward.

Growth numbers tell the story The online gambling industry is on track for another strong expansion cycle. Market estimates suggest global revenue will rise from roughly $117.5 billion in 2025 to about $186.6 billion by 2029.

New data reveals where growth is coming from Recent global gambling statistics show a clear leader in participation growth: adults aged 18 to 24. This age group is expanding at an estimated compound annual growth rate of about 12%, outpacing all other demographics and reshaping industry dynamics.

How widespread is gambling globally? Strip away the headlines and moral debates, and one statistic stands out: around 30% of the world’s adult population gambles at least once a year. That is not a niche behavior. That is mainstream participation.