{"id":230367,"date":"2022-09-06T07:45:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T12:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=230367"},"modified":"2022-09-07T16:11:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T21:11:43","slug":"gaming-suppliers-lose-interest-in-macau-begin-to-pack-up-and-move-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/gaming-suppliers-lose-interest-in-macau-begin-to-pack-up-and-move-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaming Suppliers Lose Interest in Macau, Begin Moving Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Macau\u2019s new gaming laws, which go into effect next year, include drastic cuts<\/a> in gaming machines and tables. As a result, gaming equipment suppliers once based in the Chinese SAR are packing up and moving elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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The Grand Lisboa casino and hotel in Macau at night. Gaming suppliers that provide slots and gaming machines are beginning to exit the country. (Image: Stock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jay Chun, chairman of the Macao Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association, told Bloomberg<\/em> there are at least four multinational gaming suppliers ready to move out of the city. He believes that more will also flee.<\/p>\n

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There was a time when Macau\u2019s gaming industry was bigger than others, including Las Vegas. Before COVID-19 and increased intervention from the mainland, its market enjoyed annual revenue of $36 billion. That has changed with the new gambling regime coming. Bloomberg<\/em> reports that this is causing Light & Wonder<\/a> and other suppliers to look for more promising areas to set up shop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Light & Wonder has its eyes on the Philippines. Another unnamed equipment manufacturer, described as a Japanese firm, sends around 30% of its workforce to the Philippines and Singapore. It has also redirected over 50% of its inventory elsewhere because of supply chain issues in Macau.<\/p>\n

“Singapore and the Philippines are growing exponentially. Macao has already lost its shine,\u201d<\/strong> stated Chun.<\/p>\n

Macau’s New Rules<\/h2>\n

To meet Macau\u2019s new rules, any new games suppliers submit must meet these and other stringent EMG Technical Standards 2.0. By the end of next year, at least 40% of the installed machines must meet the requirements.Casinos then have another year to be 100% compliant. It’s a slow process, although Light & Wonder was the first supplier to receive 2.0 accreditation when its Carnival Cow<\/em> slot was approved in May.<\/p>\n

Macau will also limit the total number of gaming tables to 12,000. Gaming tables will be capped at 6,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three years ago, there were 17,000 slots and more than 6,700 tables. However, the financial burden amid reduced revenue<\/a>, which already produced a reduction in gaming options, has many companies seeing less value in the city\u2019s gaming industry.<\/p>\n

Macau Slow to Recover<\/h2>\n

But not everyone is ready to exit Macau. Melco Resorts & Entertainment said it is considering moving its headquarters from Hong Kong to Macau last month. That move is to appease the US SEC.<\/p>\n

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Even as Melco contemplates a relocation to the city, gaming revenue in Macau remains subdued. This is mostly a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to threaten the city directly. It\u2019s also partly because of China\u2019s zero-COVID-19 policy that continues to impact travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Slot machines haven’t been a huge moneymaker for Macau, providing only 5% of its total gaming revenue in 2019. Macau is forcing more changes on its gaming operators, and the city is moving away from VIPs in favor of mass-market<\/a> gamblers. As a result, slots will become more important for generating revenue.<\/p>\n

Bloomberg<\/em> highlights the changing Asian gaming environment by pointing to G2E Asia, the annual gaming expo. Singapore\u2019s Marina Bay Sands hosted the conference last month, the first time Macau didn\u2019t. No Macau gaming supplier was present.<\/p>\n

Singapore Catching On<\/h2>\n

The transition will undoubtedly benefit countries like the Philippines and Singapore. Both are ready to increase their positions in the global gaming environment, and Singapore, in particular, is lowering the barrier to entry.<\/p>\n

Last week, the country announced its new Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) program. This allows ex-pats to bypass the bureaucratic red tape and find employment.<\/p>\n

What we are really hoping to bring to Singapore are the rainmakers. It is an offensive strategy for us,\u201d<\/strong> Singapore Minister of Manpower Tan See Leng told Bloomberg<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The ONE pass allows certain qualified ex-pats to receive a five-year work visa easily. It also includes a caveat for their immediate family to gain access to employment opportunities.<\/p>\n

Those positions that pay at least SG$30,000 (US$21,431) will be able to attract foreign workers. Authorized fields include \u201cbusiness, arts and culture, sports, science and technology, and academia and research,\u201d according to the government\u2019s description.<\/p>\n

The program will officially kick off early next year, though it might be too early to start applying. The average salary in Singapore is around SG$8,450 (US$6,220), which means many people may not qualify.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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