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Industry
July 16, 2024
MGM China Hosted Unprecedented Responsible Gambling Course
MGM China announced that it has co-hosted the first of its kind responsible gambling training course in Macau. Alongside the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) and the Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home Integrated Services Centre, the operator organized the Contributing a Harmonious Community – Responsible Gaming Promotion Ambassador certificate training course. While MGM acknowledged […]
Legal
July 8, 2024
China Cracks Down on Macau Money Exchange Gangs
In a continued effort to dismantle criminal networks, China’s Ministry of Public Security recently convened a critical meeting in Beijing to discuss the persistent issue of Macau’s “money exchange gangs.” Officials emphasized the necessity of maintaining a stringent, high-pressure crackdown on these illicit groups, which have long plagued the region and violate the country’s strict […]
Casino
July 5, 2024
Suncity Group’s Alvin Chau Loses Appeal of 18-Year Prison Sentence
Macau’s Court of Final Appeal has upheld a prison sentence for former Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau of 18 years, rejecting his appeal to shorten the term. This comes at the end of a closely watched case that has had major implications for Macau’s casino industry. Macau Court Denies Appeals by Chau and Eight Other […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
Cross-Border Gambling Ring Dismantled by Joint Operation, $1M Seized
According to the Judiciary Police in Macau, a successful joint operation organized by the authorities in greater China’s special administrative region (SAR), Hong Kong and mainland China has put an end to an illegal gambling ring. The complex operation resulted in 93 arrests, with 11 key figures among them, as well as the seizure of […]
Industry
June 18, 2024
Macau Diversifies Away from Gambling with New Gourmet Twist
In order to expand its economy, Macau has made a strategic decision that involves its well-known culinary status as a way of attracting tourists other than the usual casino visitors. Macau to Exploit UNESCO Gastronomy Status Macau was named a “City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO in 2017 and it intends to leverage this recognition by […]
Casino
May 30, 2024
Macau Casino Employees Suspected of Ties to Criminal Group
Considering that casinos handle large sums of cash, they are often vulnerable to attempts of criminal activities. From fraud and cheating to money laundering, land-based casino operators are constantly on high alert to combat unlawful activities and identify bad actors. While in some cases, the culprits are guests, in others, insider involvement is possible. This […]
Poker
May 28, 2024
WPT Cancels Its Historic Poker Tournament in Macau
The World Poker Tour announced that its WPT Macau event, set to take place in June, will not move forward. The poker company couldn’t provide an exact reason for the sudden cancelation but said that it is looking forward to hosting other events in the region. The official announcement was shared by the WPT’s official […]
Business
May 21, 2024
Macau Casinos Poised to Beat Las Vegas Rivals, Analyst Says
The performance of hotel-casino operators in Macau was significantly impacted due to the global pandemic a few years ago. While operators in the special administrative region (SAR) are yet to surpass 2019 figures, certainly, the removal of pandemic-related restrictions and the uptick in traveling has been beneficial for the sector. This growth of Macau casino […]
Industry
May 21, 2024
Macau Study Suggests Casino Employees Fail to Address Harm
A recent academic study by the Macao Polytechnic University has highlighted a number of reasons why casino employees are not always able to effectively mitigate gambling harm. The study was compiled by the university’s Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies and sheds light on the setbacks casino staff faces when dealing with problem players. After […]
Business
May 10, 2024
SJM Holdings Posts Stellar Q1 Results as Post-COVID Recovery Continues
SJM Holdings, a leading owner, operator and developer of casinos and integrated entertainment resorts in Macau, has published its unaudited results for the quarter ended March 31. The company reported Q1 group net gaming revenue of almost HKD 6.5 billion ($830 million), far exceeding the HKD 3.7 billion reported in Q1 2024. In the meantime, […]
