Gambling revenue in Macau rose 52% in June from a year earlier, government statistics issued Friday show, as visitors from mainland China continued to fuel strong growth in the only place in China where casino gambling is legal.

Gambling revenue in the Chinese territory rose to MOP20.79 billion (US$2.59 billion) last month, up from MOP13.64 billion a year earlier, according to data from Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau.

June's year-on-year growth rate is the highest so far this year, but the total revenue recorded fell short of the all-time high of MOP24.31 billion hit just the month before in May, which was bolstered by the holiday season and the strong opening of Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.'s (0027.HK) new casino resort.

In the January-June period, Macau's gambling revenue has risen 45% from a year earlier, following a 58% surge for the whole of last year.

-By Kate O'Keeffe, Dow Jones Newswires; 852-2802-7002; kathryn.okeeffe@dowjones.com

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