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Macau gaming bureau strengthens casino cooperation against illegal phone betting

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Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau said it is strengthening cooperation with the six gaming concessionaires to prevent illegal phone betting in casinos. At a 14 July meeting, operators discussed controls, reporting processes and staff training, while outlining measures including surveillance, on-site checks and employee reporting channels.

Casino concessionaires are being pressed to improve controls and staff detection of illegal betting inside their venues.

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