Would-be concessionaires must set out how they would attract foreign customers, the benefits they’ll bring to Macao and their stance on social responsibility.
Macao Casinos
Daily rapid antigen test still required for workers; it is unclear if guests are also included in the decision.
As well as negative 48-hour NATs, workers must undertake RAT before starting work; casino patrons also required to show NAT result.
Financial incentives offered for attracting overseas gamblers, junkets face tougher regulations; total of six concessions on offer – bidding process yet to be launched.
All six concessionaires united in praise for the government and optimism for the future of Macao’s economic mainstay.
Former lawmaker will take over Million Dragon, Royal Dragon and Golden Dragon; industry undergoes final shake-up days before legislators approve gaming amendment bill.
Staff from two satellite casinos to be transferred to other GEG casinos and given training to adapt to new workplace as their employment terms remain unchanged.
Operators face 1% tax hike on GGR; greatest concern is fate of satellite casinos and potential effect of job losses on Macao’s economy.
Receipts just MOP 23.79 billion for first five months of the year, whereas government had predicted MOP 130 billion for whole of 2022.
