Record numbers of visitors, drawn by Macao’s healthy reputation, are streaming back into the city bound for its casinos.
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Neither gaming nor junket operators may get involved in the election process, and the ban extends to their staff who are not even allowed to store campaign material at work.
Among the unemployed looking for a new job, most were previously engaged in the gaming, junket and construction industry.
Back in the black for 2020, the group has plans to spread its wings wider with two VIP gaming clubs in Cotai.
Trade flourishes as a wide spectrum of businesses seek out opportunity and profit in Latin America.
Suggestions include either extending consumption vouchers’ validity or scrapping it, while Macao’s shops could also run their own promotions.
Older citizens will be first in line, children last and regular adults in the middle in this year’s MOP 7 billion wealth-sharing scheme.
Casino licenses will expire in June 2022, but analysts predict they may well be extended due to the pandemic. Public consultation is still due to go ahead.
Cash benefits are part of a major stimulus package that includes tax relief, consumption vouchers, more vocational training and help for the elderly.