TLDR
- Macau collected MOP8.67 billion (about US$1.07 billion) in gaming tax revenue in June 2026.
- First-half 2026 gaming tax revenue reached MOP51.19 billion, up 13.1% from the same period last year.
- Gaming taxes made up about 87.6% of Macau’s government income for the first half of the year.
- Macau is targeting MOP92.53 billion in gaming tax revenue for all of 2026, and it has already reached 55.3% of that goal.
- The government posted a budget surplus of MOP13.28 billion for the first half, up 14.7% year over year.
Macau’s government collected MOP8.67 billion in gaming tax revenue during June 2026. That figure equals roughly US$1.07 billion.
The June total was released by the city’s Financial Services Bureau. It marked a 13.3% increase over the MOP7.65 billion collected in May.
This growth pushed the first-half total for 2026 to MOP51.19 billion. That number represents a 13.1% increase compared to the same six-month period the year before.
Macau operates under a 10-year gaming concession system that started on January 1, 2023. Under that system, the effective tax rate on casino gross gaming revenue is 40%.
Gaming Taxes Drive Government Income
Gaming taxes accounted for about 87.6% of Macau’s current government income in the first half of 2026. Total current income for that period reached MOP58.42 billion.
This shows how much the city’s public finances depend on the casino industry. Other revenue sources exist, but gaming remains the largest contributor by far.
Tax collections and casino gross gaming revenue are not the same measurement. There is usually a delay between when operators earn gaming revenue and when the government receives the related tax payment.
Because of this delay, June’s tax figures and June’s actual casino revenue cannot be compared directly. The two numbers reflect different points in the collection cycle.
Full-Year Target and Budget Surplus
Macau’s government expects to collect close to MOP92.53 billion in gaming tax revenue for all of 2026. The first-half total of MOP51.19 billion equals 55.3% of that annual goal.
This means the government passed the halfway mark on its yearly target by the end of June. The pace of collections through the first six months suggests the full-year goal is achievable.
Higher gaming tax revenue has also helped Macau’s overall budget position. The government reported a first-half surplus of MOP13.28 billion.
That surplus is 14.7% higher than the surplus recorded during the same period last year. The increase in gaming tax collections is a direct factor behind the larger surplus.
Macau’s public finances remain closely tied to the casino sector’s performance. When gaming tax revenue rises, the government’s overall financial position tends to improve alongside it.
The Financial Services Bureau releases these figures on a monthly basis. Analysts and industry watchers use the data to track how the concession system is performing over time.
June’s contribution of MOP8.67 billion added to a first-half total that already reflects steady growth compared to last year. The government’s revenue stream continues to depend heavily on how casinos perform each month.
