🎰 Macau GGR edges up as World Cup impact fades

Macau’s gross gaming revenue averaged MOP$621 million (US$76.9 million) over the past week, up 5% on the first five days of July, according to Citigroup via Inside Asian Gaming. 📈 Analysts link the improvement to fewer World Cup matches as the tournament nears its end. ⚽ The signal matters because it suggests sports calendars can temporarily divert player spend from casinos, before demand normalises. For operators and suppliers, that’s a useful reminder: seasonal and event-driven swings still shape Asia’s gaming markets. 🌍