A general introduction to gambling law in Macau

According to the framework of aggressive regulations, gambling is tolerated by the Macau Special Administrative District (Macau or MSAR), which has four forms:

1. Gambling is defined as "the result is relative because the result depends on the success of the player or the most important degree,"
2. Pari-Mutuel (Animal Race-Horse and Gray Hound only), Definition: "In the system that bets animal races and sports, favorable people share the necessary amount of bets, and then fees according to personal bets. , Deducably deduct fees and taxes. "
3. It is defined as a lottery, lottery, lottery, and sweepstakes, which will affect the victory or loss.
4. A bidirectional game is "(a) Appropriate rules provided a prize in money or other forms, or given the opportunity to acquire, and (b) the player exactly by telecommunications means. The game is provided or approved as a gambling that uses electrical or mechanical game consoles in telepax (c).

Gambling promoters (also called junkets) are defined as "companies engaged in promoting gambling in casinos", and are "specially provided to players with accommodation, accommodation, meals, and recreation, and are determined by law. It is defined as receiving a commission paid from the consessor to the range that does not exceed the limit. "

Gaming machines are "electronically, electrical, or mechanical means, all or part of them, and are designed, compatible, or programmed for the following, games, related software, memory compartments, and random generations. It is defined as "all devices that include a game program storage medium." (1) Playing the game mainly by the end of the game; (2) Bet for slot machines, currency prize money, game chips, exchanged tickets, game chips, cash, or equivalent Payment of products converted to things. < SPAN> According to the framework of aggressive regulations, there are four forms of gambling in the Macau Special Administrative District (Macau or MSAR).

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Gambling is defined as "the result is relative because the result depends on the success of the player or the most important degree,"

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Pari-Mutuel (Animal Race-Horse and Gray Hound only), Definition: "In the system that bets animal races and sports, favorable people share the necessary amount of bets, and then fees according to personal bets. , Deducably deduct fees and taxes. "

1. It is defined as a lottery, lottery, lottery, and sweepstakes, which will affect the victory or loss.
2. A bidirectional game is "(a) Appropriate rules provided a prize in money or other forms, or given the opportunity to acquire, and (b) the player exactly by telecommunications means. The game is provided or approved as a gambling that uses electrical or mechanical game consoles in telepax (c).
3. Gaming machines are "electronically, electrical, or mechanical means, all or part of them, and are designed, compatible, or programmed for the following, games, related software, memory compartments, and random generations. It is defined as "all devices that include a game program storage medium." (1) Playing the game mainly by the end of the game; (2) Bet for slot machines, currency prize money, game chips, exchanged tickets, game chips, cash, or equivalent Payment of products converted to things. According to the framework of aggressive regulations, there are four gambling in the Macau Special Administrative District (Macau or MSAR).
4. Gambling is defined as "the result is relative because the result depends on the success of the player or the most important degree,"
5. Pari-Mutuel (Animal Race-Horse and Gray Hound only), Definition: "In the system that bets animal races and sports, favorable people share the necessary amount of bets, and then fees according to personal bets. , Deducably deduct fees and taxes. "
6. It is defined as a lottery, lottery, lottery, and sweepstakes, which will affect the victory or loss.
7. A bidirectional game is "(a) Appropriate rules provided a prize in money or other forms, or given the opportunity to acquire, and (b) the player exactly by telecommunications means. The game is provided or approved as a gambling that uses electrical or mechanical game consoles in telepax (c).

Gambling promoters (also called junkets) are defined as "companies engaged in promoting gambling in casinos", and are "specially provided to players with accommodation, accommodation, meals, and recreation, and are determined by law. It is defined as receiving a commission paid from the consessor to the range that does not exceed the limit. "

Gaming machines are "electronically, electrical, or mechanical means, all or part of them, and are designed, compatible, or programmed for the following, games, related software, memory compartments, and random generations. It is defined as "all devices that include a game program storage medium." (1) Playing the game mainly by the end of the game; (2) Bet for slot machines, currency prize money, game chips, exchanged tickets, game chips, cash, or equivalent Payment of products converted to things. "

Casino gamble lending aims to "transfer the ownership of casinogaming chips from lender to third parties without immediate cash payment or equivalent similar transfer."

II gambling policy

Macau's law complies with prohibition principles. Unless the law is allowed, paid gambling in all forms is prohibited.

Government's policy on gambling is defined in Note 1-A in the revised gambling method, and its purpose is as follows:

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The operation and use of casino gambling should be followed by the security of the nation and MSAR;

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Promote the proper diversification of the IDA economy and sustainable development;

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The operation and use of casino gambling must be performed in a fair and honest way;

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Casino gambling is operated without being affected by crime, and the operation and use of casino gambling fate with the unauthorized movement of funds across national borders, along with the ICAP policy and mechanism to prevent money laundering and terrorism. Guarantee that it is a thing;

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The scope and operation of casino gambling and the practice of casino gambling are restricted;

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1. In accordance with Macau's law, gambling must be gambling in advance from MSAR, despite MSAR's responsibility. Only casino gambling requires public bidding. The exception is that the interactive game (because the rules are not adopted, the concession has not been given so far) and the betting and operations provided only for one theme are exceptions. The monopoly was postponed to 2021 due to the amendment of the direct lottery concession contract, including sports lotteries such as soccer and basketball.
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3. Government's policy on gambling is defined in Note 1-A in the revised gambling method, and its purpose is as follows:
4. The operation and use of casino gambling should be followed by the security of the nation and MSAR;
5. Promote the proper diversification of the IDA economy and sustainable development;
6. The operation and use of casino gambling must be performed in a fair and honest way;

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Casino gambling is operated without being affected by crime, and the operation and use of casino gambling fate with the unauthorized movement of funds across national borders, along with the ICAP policy and mechanism to prevent money laundering and terrorism. Guarantee that it is a thing;

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The scope and operation of casino gambling and the practice of casino gambling are restricted;

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Those who specialize in the director, management, management, and operation of casino gambling are qualified to execute these functions;

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MSAR's interests in collecting taxes and other rates generated by casino management shall be legitimate.

In accordance with Macau's law, gambling must be gambling in advance from MSAR, despite MSAR's responsibility. Only casino gambling requires public bidding. The exception is that the interactive game (because the rules are not adopted, the concession has not been given so far) and the betting and operations provided only for one theme are exceptions. The monopoly was postponed to 2021 due to the amendment of the direct lottery concession contract, including sports lotteries such as soccer and basketball.

According to the gaming method, MSAR does not include the right to grant six or more casino gambling rights. Casino gamble lending aims to "transfer the ownership of casinogaming chips from lender to third parties without immediate cash payment or equivalent similar transfer."

II gambling policy

Macau's law complies with prohibition principles. Unless the law is allowed, paid gambling in all forms is prohibited.

Government's policy on gambling is defined in Note 1-A in the revised gambling method, and its purpose is as follows:

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The operation and use of casino gambling should be followed by the security of the nation and MSAR;

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Promote the proper diversification of the IDA economy and sustainable development;

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The operation and use of casino gambling must be performed in a fair and honest way;

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Casino gambling is operated without being affected by crime, and the operation and use of casino gambling fate with the unauthorized movement of funds across national borders, along with the ICAP policy and mechanism to prevent money laundering and terrorism. Guarantee that it is a thing;

1. The scope and operation of casino gambling and the practice of casino gambling are restricted;
2. Those who specialize in the director, management, management, and operation of casino gambling are qualified to execute these functions;
3. MSAR's interests in collecting taxes and other rates generated by casino management shall be legitimate.
4. According to the gaming method, MSAR does not include the right to grant six or more casino gambling rights.
5. The minimum age for entering, playing and working in casinos is 21 years old. The casino entry restrictions apply to certain categories of employees (concessionaires) of casinos. In Macau, the minimum age for roles in parimatwells and operations proposed to the public is 18 years old, which is considered the legal age.
6. Casino concessionaires have the chance to hold only gambling that is in line with the standards approved by the order proposed by the Minister of Economy and Finance to the Gambling Inspection and Coordination Department (hereinafter referred to as DICJ) or the wishes of the casino concessionaire. This statement and standards will be published in the "Official Makao Bulletin". Apart from this, casino concessionaires are obliged to submit, during the month of December, a list indicating the number of gaming tables and machine guns they will operate during the relevant year, and their locations. Casino concessionaires must support and operate a small number of games in their casinos, in accordance with the instructions of the DICJ.
7. According to the concession agreement, the criteria for the approved Paris-Mutuel are approved by the Administrator after the operator's proposal and published in the official Macau Bulletin.
8. If an operator seeks permission to run a new lottery, it must attach a plan of rules for application for approval from the DICJ. The criteria will be published in the "Macau Official Gazette."
9. According to the relevant concession contract, the rules of Chinese lottery approved in the concession contract have been approved by the highest executive officer after the operator's proposal. If a business operator asks for a new lottery permit, a rule must be attached to the DICJ approval permit application. The rules will be published in the official Macau newsletter.
10. The game inspection, the first division of DICJ, is responsible for supervising and monitoring the frequency and activity of the casino, and is responsible for the implementation of all laws, regulations, and contract requirements related to gambling.
11. According to Macau's law, only casinos can issue loans to players as credit agencies. Loans are limited to gambling games at casinos.
12. MSAR can stop the concession if there is a serious defect in the organizational stop of the concession, its inseparability, and the tissue or general state of buildings and materials used to operate the concession. 。
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Public interest

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2. In addition, the main administrative agencies can unilaterally terminate the gambling casino-consequet in connection with the fact that casino operators did not comply with the main (legal or contract) obligations. Masu.
3. Slot machines (including electric table games) are likely to be operated exclusively by casino control Sesshoneia. According to Macau's technical standards (electric gaming machine (EGM), electric table games, recovered prizes in gaming machines, electrical table games for dealers, all approved in DICJ) You need to be certified. The delivery of the gaming machine to Macau is performed only by approved manufacturers or distributed by DICJ.
4. However, municipal policy representatives do not seem to transfer this form of gambling concession in the future.
5. Macau's gambling is considered a highly regulated labor form in all forms and is mainly supervised by DICJ and the Funding Office.
6. Casino contests need to be registered in MSAR as a limited liability company, and have legal issues on legal means, activities, and directors.
7. Macau is the only rule of the Chinese ethnic Republic (PRC), where casino gambling is legally legal.

1. In this way, the adjustment of the gambling is made at the Macau Special Administrative District level. According to the Macau Special Administrative District, the Macau Special Administrative District has the highest sel f-government rights based on the consent of the Chinese National Assembly, a ethnic supporter of the People's Republic of China, and performs administrative, legislation, and independent judicial administration. Has the final appeal right. 3
2. In Macau, offshore gambling related to these sections, such as online casinos and mult i-user online games, is not allowed.
3. There are also reports of international cooperation on online gaming in the Macau market. If a bet or bet is performed on a cross border base, there is no reason to act on overseas operators, so it is linked to Macau's laws and regulations that Macau residents are betting on an overseas offshore gambling platform. It is considered whether it is regarded as an illegal act.
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Sora} June 14, 2004 Act No. 5/2004 (Lending for casino gambling);

1. August 27, 2012 Law No. 10/2012 (entry to casinos, employment, restrictions on gambling), correction and addition;
2. 2022 December 16, 2022 Law No. 16/2022 (management form of gambling in casinos);

1. October 29, 2001 Administrative Regulations No. 26/2001 (public procurement rules), correction and addition;
2. Administrative Regulations on November 26, 2012 (Slot Machine Rules);
3. Administrative Regulations on July 27, 2022 No. 32/2022 (Macau Gamble Committee);
4. Administrative Regulations on December 7, 2022 No. 54/2022 (exemption of additional contributions);
5. Administrative Regulations on December 21, 2022 No. 55/2022 (regulation of casino gambling operation mode);

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Resolution of the Chief Executive No. 161/2022 of 26 August 2022 (maximum number of tables and machines for the first concession);

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Resolution No. 162/2022 of 26 August 2022 (minimum annual gross gaming income (GGI) per meal and gaming machine);

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Dispatch No. 216/2022 of 9 December 2022 (criteria for reduction and exemption of additional contributions);

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Communication from the Minister of Economy and Finance No. 64/2022 (key personnel);

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Declaration of the Secretary of State for Economy and Finance No. 90/2022 (limitation of fees paid to gaming promoters);

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Government memos: In particular, the DICJ issues memos from time to time on certain operations related to casino operations. These notices, although not always published, are considered irrevocable and apply to all gaming operators in Macau. Although they do not carry the same weight as effective law, violations may well result in sanctions. The DICJ's guidance covers operational issues regarding motorized table games, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing, motorized dealer-based table games, minimum internal control requirements, and more.

Overview

Casino Concession Agreement (concluded on December 16, 2022 with Wynn Resorts (Macau) SA, MGM Grand Paradise, SA, Galaxy Casino, SA, SJM Resorts, SA, Venetian Macau, SA and Melco Resorts (Macau), SA, effective from January 1, 2023, impact period 10 years). One of the key points of the agreement is the provision that all legal disputes arising from the agreement will be resolved in Macau courts in accordance with Macau law. The laws and courts of other jurisdictions may not be able to circumvent Macau's legal system.

Under the Gambling Law, the Chief Executive, through administrative regulations, determines the criteria and certain circumstances under which gambling is permitted outside casinos (such as on ships and aircraft, and restrictions on gaming machines at Macau International Airport). However, no administrative regulations have been adopted and the MSAR has not yet allowed gambling outside casinos.

Rumors

Presidential Decree No. 163/90/M of 27 August 1990 (Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Betting), amended;

1. July 22, 1996 Act No. 9/96/M (crime related to horse racing);
2. February 9, 1998 Law Law No. 12/98/m (betting on Treble, Double Kinella, Double Three, Six);
3. April 3, 2000 Administration Ordinance No. 22/2000 (classified Kinella rate);
4. October 30, 2001 Enforcement Ordinance No. 47/2001 (Tripletrio Bet);
5. August 15, 2003 Economy and Financial Secretary Ordinance No. 63/2003 (betting on the Internet), and
6. A concession contract concluded with Macau Horse Company Limited on August 4, 1995.
7. August 26, 1964 Administration Ordinance No. 7611 (Grayhound Lorse, Lottery, Coin Rotley Regulations)

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August 12, 1991 Administration Ordinance No. 151/91/M (triple single bed);

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May 24, 1994 Act No. 132/94/m ("al l-up" of Kinerrate);

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May 5, 1997 Law No. 93/97/m (3rd single bed);

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August 17, 2000 Enforcement Ordinance No. 53/2000 (classified Kinerrate);

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August 15, 2003 Minister of Economy and Finance Ordinance No. 64/2003 (glayhound racing by the Internet), and

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July 14, 2009, Minister of Economy and Finance No. 75/2009 (even number or odd bet).

Currently, the Greyhound Horse Racing Concession has not been issued (the latter expires on July 20, 2018), but the above laws will continue to be applied.

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March 3, 2004 Administrative Ordinance No. 8/2004 (official position of Pakapio lottery), and

1. Concation contract concluded with Sociedade de Lotarias Wing Hing, Limitada (extended in real time until December 31, 2023 due to repeated corrections).
2. February 1, 1986 Administrative Order No. 27/86/M (instant lottery rules);
3. August 17, 1987 Act No. 12/87/M (about implementation of instant lottery);
4. May 27, 2005 Enforcement Order No. 20/2005 (Sports Lottery-Basketball);
5. April 20, 2018 Enforcement Order No. 67/2018 (Sports Lottery-Soccer), and
6. Concession contract concluded with Sociedade de Lotarias e Apostas Mútuas Limitada (r e-revision, extended in real time until June 5, 2024).
7. Other related laws and regulations

Administrative Regulations on June 21, 2021, 19/2021.

II regulation authorities

The highest executive officer owns the highest executive government on gambling issues, and has all the potential to directly realize DICJ with the secretary of economic and finances in accordance with the delegated abilities.