written and last updated by
Sam Smith at
27 Feb 2020
Journalist, Editorial Department
In Macau, 33 out of 39 casinos have reopened following a 15-day quarantine, but new regulations are now in place. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has mandated that all guests and staff wear medical masks while inside the establishments. Additionally, casino management is required to limit the number of players at tables for games such as roulette, blackjack, and baccarat.
DICJ Chief Inspector Joe Wong reported that staff at one casino filed a complaint regarding non-compliance with the health regulations, claiming that the owner failed to provide medical masks for employees. Wong noted that the issue was resolved after the commission intervened.
Another casino received a warning from regulators for not properly disinfecting gaming chips. This directive was issued by the gaming oversight bureau to prevent the spread of infection among patrons. Wong emphasized that the bureau will conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with these requirements.
At the beginning of February, the Macau government closed all gaming establishments in the region for 15 days due to the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The financial impact of the forced closure on the casinos has not yet been disclosed.
