Sands China Donates MOP 1 Million to Support Responsible Gaming Efforts of Five Local NGOs
21st consecutive year of donations
(Macao, Apr 2, 2026) – In line with the Macao SAR government’s responsible gaming policy, Sands China Ltd. recently donated a total of MOP 1 million to local nongovernmental organisations to support their work of promoting responsible gaming in the community. Sands China has consistently fulfilled its corporate social responsibility and has been committed to integrating the positive concept of responsible gaming into the Macao community; since 2006, cumulative donations have reached nearly MOP 10 million.
On March 25 at The Venetian® Macao, Michael Lee, vice president of concession administration and casino compliance for Sands China Ltd., presented a cheque to representatives of the Youth Volunteers Association of Macao, Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Service Coordination Office, Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau, Macao Leisure Industry Employees Home and Bosco Youth Service Network. The donation will support the five social service organisations in carrying out diverse responsible gaming promotions in the community; initiatives include parent-child financial management activities, roadshows, workshops, trainings, sharing sessions, short film production, quiz games, and community promotion days, thereby deepening public awareness of responsible gaming.
Lee stated: “Sands China has long been committed to promoting responsible gaming. Since 2006, we have donated annually to social service organisations, drawing on community networks to thoroughly implement relevant education, promotions, and training programmes in the community. This support for responsible gaming social service organisations has continued for 21 years, successfully integrating the concept of responsible gaming more broadly and practically into the daily lives of the public. The company will continue to launch diversified and innovative promotional methods to help more residents and tourists understand the concept of responsible gaming, contributing to the healthy and orderly development of the integrated tourism and leisure industry.”
Sands China has for many years focused on responsible gaming; in 2004, it was the first integrated resort operator to launch a self-exclusion programme. Responsible gaming training launched in 2007, and has since been part of the company-wide team member orientation programme. Last year, Sands China officially established the Sands Responsible Gaming Academy, creating a complete system for promoting responsible gaming and further deepening Macao’s responsible gaming environment and culture. In 2025, Sands China successfully held over 150 responsible gaming promotion events, attracting over 150,000 participants and providing over 30,000 hours of training, continuously enhancing the relevant concepts and knowledge for team members and the public. Sands China will continue to collaborate with all sectors of society to promote more diversified responsible gaming advocacy and education, contributing to the harmonious and sustainable development of the Macao community.
Photo caption: Michael Lee (third from right), Sands China’s vice president of concession administration and casino compliance, presents a ceremonial donation cheque for MOP 1 million to the Youth Volunteers Association of Macao, Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Service Coordination Office, Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau, Macao Leisure Industry Employees Home and Bosco Youth Service Network to support the five social service organisations in carrying out diverse responsible gaming promotional activities in the community.
