DICJ Leads Casino Entry Ban Explanatory Session for Sands China

(Macao, October. 16, 2019) – The Macao Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) recently delivered an explanatory session on the casino entry ban for gaming practitioners at The Venetian^® Macao, targeted at Sands China’s gaming floor team members. Around 150 team members were in attendance.

Led by representatives from DICJ and Sands China, the Sept. 18 session allowed team members to learn more about the casino entry ban, such as its application outside work hours and the regulation’s exceptions – gaming practitioners are permitted to enter local casinos during the first three days of Chinese New Year or if there is a valid reason. Representatives from the DICJ introduced the existing responsible gaming measures, reporting hotline and details of implementation, while a representative from Sands China explained to the team members about the job positions that are banned from entering casinos when off duty.

“Responsible gaming remains a key area of focus for Sands China,” said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd. “We took the lead in setting up a Responsible Gaming department and appointed a chief responsible gaming officer to oversee these efforts. Therefore, we were very pleased to have the DICJ present this information session for our gaming team members, to ensure compliance with local regulations and provide for the well-being of our team members.”

According to the Gaming Participation Law (Law 17/2018), from Dec. 27, 2019 onwards, when off duty, the employees of casino concessionaires and junket operators are banned from entering casinos, including staff who are involved in table games and slot operations, as well as staff who are not directly involved in gaming operations, such as cashiers and cage staff, marketing hosts, food and beverage outlet workers, cleaners and those connected to surveillance operations.

Sands China remains committed to the well-being of its guests and team members, and recognises the importance of responsible gaming to the Macao community. Sands China was the first gaming operator in Macao to launch a self-exclusion programme in 2004, and was a pioneer in including responsible gaming training in its company-wide team member orientation programme. Sands China established its comprehensive responsible gaming programme in 2007, with the goals of contributing to the continuous development of the Macao community, bearing corporate responsibility in addressing social issues and developing an environment and a culture of responsible gaming in Macao.