Macau sees 14.5 per cent rise in gaming tax collections for January
The January result reached 8.9 per cent of the government’s target for the year.
Macau.- Gaming tax receipts in Macau reached MOP8.23bn (US$1.03bn) in January 2026, up 14.5 per cent year-on-year. The increase was driven by strong casino performance, with GGR hitting MOP22.63bn (US$2.82bn), the highest January figure since 2019 and 24 per cent higher year-on-year.
Factoring in capital income, Macau’s public fiscal revenue for January amounted to MOP9.63bn (US$1.20bn). The gaming sector contributed approximately 85 per cent, reflecting its continued importance as the chief revenue source.
Total government spending during January stood at MOP4.67bn (US$581m), while the public fiscal surplus reached MOP4.96bn (US$618m), marking a 29 per cent year-on-year increase. According to the Financial Services Bureau, the improved fiscal balance reflects higher gaming-related revenue combined with disciplined public spending.
The government’s gambling tax target for 2026 is MOP92.53bn (US$11.52bn). The January result reached 8.9 per cent of that.
The January result reached 8.9 per cent of the government’s target for the year. Macau.- Gaming tax receipts in Macau reached MOP8.23bn (US$1.03bn) in January 2026, up 14.5 per cent year-on-year. The increase was driven by strong casino performance, with GGR hitting MOP22.63bn (US$2.82bn), the highest January figure since 2019 and 24 per cent higher…
