Industry
Casino-industry numbers and gambling regulation: Las Vegas, Macau, India, Australia and more.
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%.
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.
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.
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.