Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak points to illegal currency exchange activities as one of the main issues.
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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.
Standing Committee will review terms at least twice more before agreeing final wording and penalties with government officials.
Major industry players step back in the run-up to new laws which aim to clean up gaming and protect Macao’s image as an international leisure destination.
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 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.
Role of junkets to be defined more precisely, with a great deal more official oversight, says lawmaker Chan Chak Mo.
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