World Cup 2026 Watch: MGTO tells Macao residents to plan ahead for trips to Canada, Mexico and the US, keep documents safe, and use consular hotlines if problems arise. Gaming Integrity: Macau’s gaming regulator (DICJ) rejects “black box” casino fraud rumours and warns the public against scams pushing “betting refunds” via third parties. Sports Betting Enforcement: Judiciary Police step up World Cup anti-illegal betting warnings, saying criminals are targeting youth through social media, messaging groups and “free tips.” Local Labour Policy: Lawmakers advance a bill to raise maternity leave to 90 days and expand annual leave up to 12 days, though members debate the pace and design of the increases. Cross-border Security: Hong Kong Customs arrested a truck driver after seizing about HK$10m in suspected smuggled goods bound for Macao, including weight-loss injections and fish maw. Immigration Efficiency: Macao expands iris automated clearance from 11 June to eligible non-resident workers and non-resident students, building on millions of crossings already made by residents. Portugal Ties: CE Sam Hou Fai praises Portugal’s and Macanese communities as key to Macau’s multicultural stability and pushes education and Portugal-speaking cooperation. Infrastructure Platform: The 17th IIICF opens in Cotai Expo under a green digital connectivity theme, positioning Macao as a “precise connector” for China and Portuguese/Spanish-speaking partners.