Casino-based money changing to be criminalised under new illicit gambling bill in Macau
Monday 12 de August 2024 / 12:00
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(Macau).- Unauthorised money changers could face a maximum five-year jail term under a bill to combat illegal gambling in public places.
Lawmaker Chan Chak Mo, who heads a Legislative Assembly committee studying the details of the bill, told the media on Friday (9 August) that the proposal had received a positive response from the majority of lawmakers.
The jail term for currency conversion offences ranges from one month to five years.
The proposed provision also applies to ancillary facilities for commercial purposes, such as hotels and performance venues – covering the entire premises of an integrated resort.
“All ancillary facilities specifically used for the operation of gambling and other ancillary facilities dedicated to art, cultural, recreational, business or hotel-related activities will be considered part of the ‘casino’,” the lawmaker explained.
Those found guilty could also be banned from casinos for between two and 10 years.
The legislation is expected to reach the legislature for a final vote before the end of the year, he added.
The recent decision to criminalise such underground activity is a U-turn from previous discussions.
Last year, more than 2,000 people were banned from entering casinos as a result.
Categoría:Gaming
Tags: Sin tags
País: Macao
Región: Asia
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