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Volleyball Fever at Galaxy Macau Drives Premium-Mass Gaming Surge
Driven by international volleyball events, Galaxy Macau captured 43% of premium-mass wagers in July, even as market-wide totals stayed below 2025 levels.

Las Vegas Sands reports Q2 2026 earnings dip and Texas setbacks
The global casino operator faced a challenging second quarter in 2026, with net income for Sands China dropping by 50 percent to $107 million due to low VIP hold.

Macao Crisis: Emergency Summit Called Over Illegal Proxy Betting Crime Wave
Macao police reported a double-digit spike in arrests within 14 days as syndicates use hidden cameras and velcro shirts to livestream casino games.

Las Vegas Sands remains bullish on Macau despite VIP volatility and World Cup impact
Las Vegas Sands reported a net income drop to $107m in Macau during Q2, blamed on a low 1.35% VIP hold and the FIFA World Cup distraction.

Macau Baccarat Revenue Drops by 2 Percent in Q2 2026
Macau’s gaming market faces a slight dip as baccarat revenue falls to MOP51.07 billion in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a declining VIP sector.

Sands China Launches Youth Responsible Gaming Programme for Macau Students
Sands China has launched a "Responsible Gaming Youth Talent Development Programme" for students in Macau. Around 150 University of Macau students applied, and 32 were selected.

Macau Casinos Face Weakest Post-Reopening Quarter
Macau's casinos are experiencing their weakest quarter since reopening, impacted by the World Cup and lower hold rates. Gaming revenue declined by 70.5 percent in November 2020.
