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apr24 A FAOM recebeu recentemente reclamações de trabalhadores de “várias operadoras de jogo”, sobretudo devido à exigência de que a distribuição de cartas em cada aposta tenha de ser concluída no espaço de três a cinco segundos. Considerando que esse critério “viola o conceito da segurança e saúde ocupacional”, o secretário-geral da Associação de Empregados das Empresas de Jogo instou as operadoras a valorizarem a saúde física e mental dos trabalhadores https://jtm.com.mo/local/funcionarios-queixam-se-de-regras-para-distribuir-cartas-de-jogo/ jan24 O número de pedidos de ajuda sobre problemas emocionais entre trabalhadores do sector do jogo está a aumentar, segundo os dados da Casa dos Trabalhadores da Indústria de Jogo, referindo que os casos relevantes subiram quase oito pontos percentuais no ano passado. A entidade disse que alguns deles estavam relacionados com a pressão de trabalho devido à exigência mais elevada do serviço imposta pelos casinos aos funcionários. https://pontofin

 jan24 Macau recorded gross gaming revenue of MOP$183.1 billion (US$22.7 billion) in 2023, representing a 334% year-on-year increase and marking a phenomenal recovery since borders reopened for the first time in almost three years in January. The FY23 result comes on the back of a strong finish to the year, with December seeing GGR of MOP$18.57 billion (US$2.30 billion) – up 433% year-on-year and 15.7% higher than November, making it the second highest revenue month of the year after October. It also means gaming revenues have rebounded back to 62.6% of 2019 levels, when GGR reached MOP$292.5 billion (US$36.3 billion). However, the fact that FY23 has come in above MOP$180 billion is significant for the city’s concessionaires:  as reported by  Inside Asian Gaming , the  new 10-year gaming concessions  signed by all six operators in December 2022 included a stipulation that their non-gaming investment commitments will increase by 20% should Macau-wide GGR exceed MOP$180 billion in any of

ap24 Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd has announced Capella Hotels and Resorts as its brand partner for a new ultra-luxury hotel tower (pictured) at the Galaxy Macau resort, in the part of the complex known as Phase 3D. The 17-storey hotel – to be known as Capella at Galaxy Macau, and the eighth hotel at the complex – is due to open in “mid-2025”, according to a Thursday announcement. It will offer 36 villas and 57 “jungle-themed” suites, by French design house Moinard – Bétaille, based in Paris. Francis Lui Yiu Tung, vice chairman of Galaxy Entertainment, was cited as saying in Thursday’s announcement: “We are honoured that the globally-acclaimed Capella Hotels and Resorts has chosen to partner with us. https://www.ggrasia.com/capella-brand-for-new-hotel-at-galaxy-macau-open-mid-2025/ mar24 Casino operators have received at least 18 proposals from the Macau government under the referral mechanism established in 2023 to assist local groups with seeking funding, mari

29/2 Members of Macau’s Legislative Assembly approved on Wednesday the first reading of the draft “Law to Combat Gambling Crimes”, which has been presented by the city’s authorities as a contribution toward minimising the gaming industry’s exposure to criminal influence. A total of 29 legislators voted in favour of the government-backed proposal. The bill is an update to the city’s existing Illegal Gambling Regime, known as Law No.8/96/M, which as the title suggests, is nearly 30 years old. A number of gaming lawyers has told GGRAsia that some clarifications   would be helpful   in order to asses the likely efficacy and overall intent of the draft bill. https://www.ggrasia.com/macau-legislators-nod-first-reading-of-illegal-gaming-bill/ Com três abstenções, a proposta da lei anti-jogo ilegal foi aprovada ontem, na generalidade. A introdução de buscas nocturnas domiciliárias para crimes de exploração ilegal de jogos foi um dos pontos mais discutidos entre deputados. Alguns instaram o Gov