Macau’s Legislative Assembly has approved a draft bill banning local casino workers from entering Macau casinos outside of working hours.
The bill is aimed at curbing problem gambling among casino employees. It was revealed earlier this year that around 30 per cent of all individuals who ask for assistance in dealing with a gambling problem work in the casino industry.
The bill will target employees working in a range of positions in Macau casinos including dealers and EGM workers, cleaners, security personnel, cashiers and even some public relations staff. Those workers found to be in a casino outside of work hours would face fines of between MOP$1,000 and MOP$10,000.
However, employees would be allowed to enter casinos on the first three days of the Lunar New Year and for work-related activities such as training.
