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oct25 Com vários casinos-satélites a encerrar até ao final do ano, o deputado Nick Lei apelou ao Governo para garantir que os direitos dos trabalhadores destes espaços são respeitados. O pedido foi deixado através de um comunicado, depois de o deputado ter revelado ter queixas de alguns trabalhadores. Num comunicado, o deputado citou uma queixa de um alto funcionário de um casino-satélite, que apesar de ter desempenhado funções de topo e ser responsável por todos os assuntos deste espaço apenas recebia um salário do nível de gerente. Agora, como vai ser integrado numa das concessionárias, o salário e a função a desempenhar vão ser de gerente, o que significa uma despromoção, com perda de direitos. Segundo Nick Lei, esta situação é injusta porque o funcionário desempenhou funções pelas quais nunca foi devidamente pago. O deputado considera assim que a concessionária está a lidar com o caso de forma injusta, o que mostra a falta de capacidade do Governo para supervisionar o encerramento ...

Nov24  Gov’t predicts MOP240 bln in 2025 gross gaming revenue Macau’s government has forecast a total of MOP240 billion (US$29.7 billion) in gross gaming revenue for 2025, compared to MOP216 billion budgeted for the current year. According to the fiscal budget for next year presented to the Legislative Assembly, the authorities are looking to receive MOP121 billion in revenue next year, with expenditure expected to hit MOP113.38 billion – up about 7 per cent year on year. This will result in a surplus of MOP7.7 billion. Meanwhile, the government-initiated programme known as PIDDA is to cost about MOP19.78 billion. A higher GGR is expected to be achievable due to increased visitation amidst a transition in tourism and consumption modes, the budget says. There is an expected rise of 13 per cent from the initial budget for 2024. https://www.macaubusiness.com/govt-predicts-mop240-bln-in-2025-gross-gaming-revenue/ jun24  88.0 percent of the city’s pre-pandemic 2019 GGR Macau is lik...

out25 Macau’s six casino operators are sponsoring this year’s Macau Grand Prix motor-racing event, with their combined contribution totalling MOP120 million (US$15.0 million). The information was announced on Monday at a press conference (pictured) by the organising committee. Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, MGM China Holdings Ltd, Sands China Ltd, SJM Resorts Ltd, and Wynn Macau Ltd are each providing MOP20 million in sponsorship. According to the organising committee, the overall budget for the motorsport event stands at MOP240 million. The 72nd Macau Grand Prix will take place from November 13 to 16, featuring a total of seven races. A press release jointly issued by Macau’s Sports Bureau and the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee stated: “The Macau Grand Prix provides a platform for local businesses to increase their investment in non-gaming elements, leveraging their resources and expertise.” The release identified the six casino operators...