Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) weakened during the early stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as football betting and viewing drew attention away from casino visits. Citigroup estimated that daily GGR in the first half of June fell around 20% from May’s pace, while Macau’s June gaming revenue reached MOP18.52 billion, down 12.1% year over year. Analysts attributed much of the slowdown to the expanded World Cup schedule, which temporarily shifted consumer spending toward sports entertainment. Industry observers tracking Macau casino entertainment trends quickly noticed a different pattern emerging once major concerts began filling integrated resort arenas. Research from …