The number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) issued by Macau’s gaming operators increased by 8.7% year-on-year to 2,013 in the first six months of 2026, up from 1,856 in the prior year period, according to data from the Financial Intelligence Office.
These formed the vast majority of the total 2,753 STRs recorded in 1H26, up 9.5% year-on-year and reflecting the continued increase in visitor arrivals and business volumes during the quarter. The total also included 526 STRs from Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies, up from 500 in 1Q25, and 209 from “Other Institutions”, up from 159.
The number of STRs issued by Macau’s gaming operators was not only higher year-on-year but also increased during Q2 to 1,021 compared with 997 in the March 2026 quarter.
STRs issued by Macau’s gaming operators comprised 73.3% of all STRs compared with 73.8% in the same period last year.
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