The government will increase scrutiny to ensure casino operators focus on projects that contribute to Macau’s economic growth and social development.
Macau.- The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has confirmed that it will continue monitoring the non-gaming investment plans of its six casino operators, with plans to “fine-tune” the scope of projects this year. The statement came in a written response to lawmaker Si Ka Lon, who had questioned the progress and impact of casino operators’ non-gaming commitments under the city’s concession framework.
The regulator said that following a review of past non-gaming investments, the government will increase scrutiny in 2026 to ensure casino operators focus on projects that contribute to Macau’s economic growth, social development and international reputation. It added that investments should strengthen Macau’s status as a global tourism and leisure hub while promoting economic diversification and long-term sustainability.
It suggested that concessionaires participate in priority projects in the Guangdong–Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin to promote cross-border collaboration and support Macau’s diversification efforts. The said it has improved the governance and approval processes for annual investment plans but that there will be no changes to the approval procedures.
Under their 10-year concession agreements, Macau’s six operators agreed in late 2022 to invest MOP118.8bn (US$14.6bn) in the city between 2023 and 2032, with MOP108.7bn (US$13.4bn) designated for non-gaming projects. In 2023, the operators surpassed the MOP180bn (US$22.2bn) gross gaming revenue threshold, leading to a 20 per cent increase in their non-gaming investment pledge.
In recent months, lawmakers have increasingly called for greater transparency in the projects, arguing that they should receive the same level of scrutiny as public funds. The DICJ the Statistics and Census Service was collecting and analysing data with other departments to evaluate how the investment plans support Macau’s economic development and that factors like social responsibility, SME support, and local workforce hiring will form part of the government’s assessment.
The government will increase scrutiny to ensure casino operators focus on projects that contribute to Macau’s economic growth and social development. Macau.- The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has confirmed that it will continue monitoring the non-gaming investment plans of its six casino operators, with plans to “fine-tune” the scope of projects this year….
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