Casinos in Macau: 2026 guide
Macau is the world capital of land-based gambling and the only Chinese territory where casinos are legal. In gambling revenue Macau has long surpassed Las Vegas, and its economy depends heavily on casinos on the peninsula and in the Cotai district. The industry operates under a concession system: a limited number of operators receive licences from the local government for a fixed term, with commitments to investment and non-gaming entertainment. Baccarat and the VIP segment have historically driven most revenue. Online casinos are not licensed from the territory in the usual sense. The currency is the Macanese pataca, and the Hong Kong dollar is widely accepted. This material is informational: users should understand the concession model and that legal gambling here is concentrated in land-based casinos.
Land-based casinos — Macau
FAQ: casinos and laws — Macau
Are online casinos legal in Macau?
Online play is not permitted in Macau, so the atlas runs in reference mode here: we publish no links to gaming sites and do not encourage play. The current rules are broken down in the "Regulation" block at the top of the page.
How many casinos are available to players from Macau?
Our atlas lists 0 online casinos relevant to this jurisdiction, plus 8 land-based casinos. Every review shows when it was last edited.
What criteria are the casinos selected by?
We weigh the licence and how well it's recognised in the jurisdiction, the brand's real availability to the country's players, payout speed, local payment methods and the operator's reputation.