The number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) issued by Macau’s gaming operators increased by 13.0% year-on-year to 997 in the first three months of 2026, up from 891 in the prior year period according to data from the Financial Intelligence Office.
These formed the vast majority of the total 1,356 STRs recorded in 1Q25, up 10.2% year-on-year and reflecting the continued increase in visitor arrivals and business volumes during the quarter. The total also included 245 STRs from Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies, up from 242 in 1Q25, and 114 from “Other Institutions”, up from 97.
The number STRs issued by Macau’s gaming operators was not only higher year-on-year but also significantly increased from the December 2025 quarter, when the Financial Intelligence Office reported 852 STRs
STRs issued by Macau’s gaming operators comprised 73.5% of all STRs compared with 72.4% in the same period last year.
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