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Legal
July 25, 2024
China Intensifies Crackdown on Cross-Border Gaming
China has intensified the crackdown on cross-border gaming activities, with the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) citing Alvin Chau and Suncity Group as typical cases of such harmful activities. According to the SPC, this high-profile case underlined the substantial capital outflow from China and the grave social and economic consequences of mass cross-border gaming. Chau Refined […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
CreditSights Predicts Fast Recovery for Macau GGR as Tourism Grows
Macau’s post-COVID recovery continues as the special administrative region continues to attract an increasing number of visitors. According to credit research specialist CreditSights, the money wagered per visitor has been experiencing a steady recovery, returning to approximately 93% of the pre-pandemic levels. According to CreditSights analyst David Bussey, the GGR spend per visitor for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
Counterfeiter Flees Australian Justice after Using Fake Chips
A Chinese national made a daring escape from Sydney’s The Star casino after attempting to use $34,000 worth of counterfeit casino chips, according to police reports. The perpetrator was reportedly testing the waters in preparation for a more ambitious defrauding attempt. This incident matches other recent counterfeit chip sightings in high-profile establishments, hinting at the […]
Casino
May 3, 2024
Macau Police Arrest 5 Casino Fraudsters, Seize Fake Chips
The Macau Judiciary Police have arrested five Chinese nationals suspected to be related to a cross-border criminal syndicate. The criminal organization, according to the authorities, uses counterfeit chips in casinos in Macau. The arrests followed a recent report from a casino in the Cotai area where a customer exchanged fake chips for money. After the […]
