In the first two months of 2024, Macau more than doubled its revenue from the previous year, fueled by a revival in gaming taxes, which led to a 49% increase in government spending. The Finance Services of Macau noted the revenue for January and February hit 18.3 billion patacas ($2.08 billion). This peak is unmatched […]
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