Macau health authority warns casinos will close again if positive COVID-19 case found on gaming floors
Thursday 30 de July 2020 / 04:55
⏱ 1 min read
(Macau).- Macau’s Health Bureau has underlined the necessity of requiring casino guests to submit negative COVID-19 test results before entering the gaming floor, stating Macau’s casinos would need to close again if any confirmed cases are found.
Guangdong removed mandatory quarantine on visitors returning from Macau on 15 July, with Macau authorities announcing at the same time a requirement for all guests to provide negative test results from the previous seven days when entering casino floors or VIP rooms.
The policy has created some unrest among local citizens, who argue the policy is unnecessary because Macau has no active cases and visitors require a negative test just to enter the SAR in the first place.
But Health Bureau officials explained on Tuesday that even though Macau has not recorded any new locally transmitted cases for over four months, the global situation remains concerning.
“The gaming industry is the most important industry in Macau,” the Health Bureau said. “Generally, people stay on casino floors for a longer time than other places, so that the risk of spreading the virus would be higher than in other places.
“Many infected people do not show obvious symptoms. It is hard to guarantee that Macau does not have any hidden patients at this moment.
“We have the conditions to keep a close eye on the preventive works of casinos.”
Despite requiring negative virus test results, all casinos must also check each guest’s body temperature at entrances while enhancing disinfection measures on casino floors.
Between 50,000 and 60,000 casino frontline workers will also receive a one-off virus test, with all 25,000 workers from Sands China and SJM Holdings having completed their tests last week.
Categoría:Casino
Tags: Sin tags
País: Macao
Event
PERU GAMING SHOW – PGS 2026
17 de June 2026
Reusable Identity and Smoother Access: JUMIO’s Approach at Peru Gaming Show 2026
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026 hosted the conference “Reusable Identity: Less Friction, More Play – How to Simplify Player Access,” led by Pilar Pereira, Director of Strategic Alliances at JUMIO. She explained how the evolution of digital identity is transforming user experiences on online betting platforms amid strong global growth in the sector.
Friday 03 Jul 2026 / 12:00
Andres Troelsen: "Peru remains one of EGT Digital's strategic markets in LATAM"
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following his participation in the Peru Gaming Show, Andres Troelsen, Regional Sales Director LATAM of EGT Digital, reflects on the company's priorities in the region, the evolving demands of operators, and the opportunities emerging across the Latin American gaming market for EGT Digital.
Friday 03 Jul 2026 / 12:00
Gaming Taxation in Latin America: Experts Warn of Excessive Levies
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As part of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026, the panel “Taxation: Gaming Taxes in Latin America” brought together leading specialists to analyze the fiscal challenges facing the gaming industry in the region. Moderated by Carlos Fonseca, the discussion featured Tomás García Botta (MF Estudio) and Carlos Baeza (Baeza & Cía.). The experts agreed that excessive tax burdens not only discourage investment but also reduce channeling toward the regulated market and foster the growth of illegal offerings in various Latin American countries.
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.
