Lawmaker Andrew Chan Chak Mo says only one more meeting required before first review of new bill is completed.
DICJ
Increase over January lifts GGR to MOP 7.7 billion, marginally up on February 2021.
Table games, slots and other games of chance generated MOP 34.7 billion in 2021, compared to VIP baccarat’s MOP 28.4 billion.
Junket operations curtailed, government officials will inspect every three years, and threat to national security can lead to licence being cancelled.
Respondents favour six concessions, reducing the licence to less than 20 years, and appointing government representatives.
Troubled chairman, currently remanded in custody, quits as casinos sever ties with group; trading in shares resumes this morning.
News doubly welcome in wake of Suncity debacle, however, government still 40 per cent short of its MOP 130 billion gross gaming receipts target.
Originally scheduled for 9 October, participants will be notified separately by the DICJ.
Covid-19 Delta cluster blamed for poor numbers; insiders suggest this year’s GGR will fail to meet government’s target.