Legislative Assembly committee has finished point-by-point review of new junket bill, final debate likely to be held in November.
Andrew Chan Chak Mo
Lawmaker Chan Chak Mo insists on workers’ rights in keeping with Labour Relations Law; new gaming bill due to go before legislature next month.
Lawmakers drill down on final detail as bill to reshape gaming industry heads toward Legislative Assembly on 26 June.
Committee chairman Chan Chak Mo says two more meetings required to go through nitty gritty of proposed new junket regulations.
Standing Committee will review terms at least twice more before agreeing final wording and penalties with government officials.
Proposals include increasing junket operators’ capital to MOP 10 million and up to five years’ imprisonment for illegal deposit taking; bill should pass by 15 August.
Proposal would cut through red tape and speed up redevelopment process; two more meetings expected before full review completed.
Lawmaker Andrew Chan Chak Mo says committee has finished its fine-tooth comb review of new gaming bill, final text expected by third week of April.
Lawmaker Andrew Chan Chak Mo says only one more meeting required before first review of new bill is completed.