Officials say the move is not connected to the recent high-profile cases of disgraced junket operators Levo Chan and Alvin Chau.
Adriano Marques Ho
Taking illegal deposits could land offenders in prison for up to five years, once Legislative Assembly passes proposed bill.
Lawmaker Andrew Chan Chak Mo says only one more meeting required before first review of new bill is completed.
Adriano Marques Ho was sworn in on Wednesday as the new director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ).
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong has told reporters that the new director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), Adriano Marques Ho, will be sworn in on June 10.