Macau's Secretary for Economy and Finance set the 2026 annual cap on the number of gaming promoters, or junkets, for each of the six casino concessionaires on July 9, 2025, the city's gaming regulator, the DICJ, announced1. The caps were fixed under Article 9(2) of Law 16/2022, the legal framework governing casino gaming operations1.
The limits vary by operator. Venetian Macau and SJM Resorts each get the highest cap at 12, while MGM Grand Paradise and Melco Resorts (Macau) are each limited to 8. Galaxy Casino and Wynn Resorts (Macau) each get 51.
| Concessionaire | 2026 junket cap |
|---|---|
| MGM Grand Paradise | 8 |
| Galaxy Casino | 5 |
| Venetian Macau | 12 |
| Melco Resorts (Macau) | 8 |
| Wynn Resorts (Macau) | 5 |
| SJM Resorts | 12 |
The DICJ published the figures on its website under the heading "annual maximum number of gaming promoters"1. The regulator's notice states:
"根據第16/2022號法律《娛樂場幸運博彩經營業務制度》第九條第二款的規定，經濟財政司司長於2025年7月9日訂定2026年每一承批公司的博彩中介的年度數目上限如下"
The notice does not state how many junkets each concessionaire currently works with, nor whether the 2026 caps differ from those set for 2025. Those figures have not been reported in the announcement1.
What it means for players
Junkets are the agents that historically brought high-rolling customers to Macau casinos, extending credit and arranging trips. The cap limits how many such operators each concessionaire may contract in 2026, which affects the number of licensed intermediaries active in the market.
For players, the practical effect is on who can legally introduce them to a casino's VIP or premium gaming rooms. Under Macau's licensing framework, junkets must be licensed and can only work with the concessionaires that engage them. A lower or unchanged cap means fewer licensed junket operators in the market, and players who deal with junket agents should check that the agent is licensed and tied to a concessionaire. The announcement does not change the rules for casual players using the main casino floors.
For more on how Macau's casino licensing works, see Gambling Regulators and Licenses in Asia: Who Licenses What and How to Check. For general visitor information, see Can I Gamble in Macau?.
What happens next
The caps apply to the 2026 calendar year. The DICJ notice does not set out any further steps, deadlines or review dates1.
Sources1 sources
- 澳門特別行政區 政府博彩監察協調局, dicj.gov.mo
