Fate of workers following possible casino closures uppermost in lawmakers’ minds as they examine the nitty gritty of proposed bill.
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The future of satellite casinos featured prominently in discussions, as did the question of ‘dual nationality’ of future managing directors.
Group’s president expects upsurge of interest in premium mass market, praises government’s handling of tender process.
BNU does better than 2020 with MOP 447 million profit, but BoC records MOP 6 billion gain, a 7.5 per cent rise on previous year.
Move comes as gaming industry gears up for new licence tenders later this year and increasing unease over possible legal liabilities.
Credit card turnover hit MOP 5.3 billion in last quarter of 2021; mobile payment tools becoming more popular.
Share capital from mainland China totalled MOP 97 million, with more than a third coming from Guangdong province.
Mobile phones, watches, handbags, wallets and gold jewellery all show positive growth.
Resignation follows arrest on suspicion of money laundering, illegal gambling and organised crime as authorities clamp down on junket operators.