Dallas and Houston played at The Venetian Arena on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11, the second year of a Sands China deal with the NBA.

The league stayed away from China for years after 2019. Patrick Dumont pitched a return through Macao.

Macao's casino licensees promised to spend more than MOP 100 billion on non-gaming attractions.

Macao's gaming revenue fell 17.5% year over year in September, a two-year low.

The Mavericks plan an arena and entertainment district on the 104-acre Valley View Mall site, with no casino.

The Venetian Macao, whose arena hosted the Mavericks and Rockets for the 2026 NBA China Games. Photo by Syced, CC0, resized.

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