Australia’s wagering giant Tabcorp has been fined AU$158,400 for accepting illegal in-play sports bets, reinforcing regulators’ tough stance on live betting breaches in the country’s tightly controlled gambling market.
Sands China Ltd has rolled out a series of community care initiatives to celebrate Chinese New Year, reinforcing its long-standing corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments in Macau.
The programs, launched across its integrated resort portfolio including The Venetian Macao, focus on supporting local families, elderly residents and underprivileged groups through festive outreach, donations and volunteer engagement.
Galaxy Entertainment Group has officially opened Capella at Galaxy Macau, positioning the ultra-luxury property squarely at the “top percentile” of VIP and premium clientele.
The launch strengthens Galaxy’s Cotai footprint and reinforces Macau’s broader shift toward high-end, non-gaming diversification under the renewed 10-year concession framework.
Macau’s fiscal recovery narrative continued into 2026, with the government collecting approximately US$1 billion in gaming tax revenue in January, according to official budget execution data and multiple industry reports.
The figure reflects sustained casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) performance at the start of the year, supported by steady visitor arrivals and improving premium mass play.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has launched a Chinese New Year initiative centered on “simple acts of kindness,” reinforcing its broader ESG and community engagement strategy in Macau’s post-concession renewal era.
The festive campaign encourages employees and community members to participate in volunteer activities, charitable outreach and small everyday gestures that align with the Lunar New Year spirit of renewal and gratitude.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 12/02/2026
