Macau Gaming Crime Rises Sharply After New Law
Macau recorded a steep rise in gaming-related crime during 2025, with authorities linking much of the increase to a new law targeting illegal money exchange activities tied to casinos. Official figures released by the Office of the Secretary for Security showed 2,373 gaming-related cases last year. That represented a 63% increase from the 1,456 cases reported in 2024. Authorities said the surge largely followed the criminalization of unlicensed currency exchange for gambling purposes under the Law to Combat Crimes of Illegal […] The post Macau Gaming Crime Rises Sharply After New Law appeared first on World Casino News.
Macau recorded a steep rise in gaming-related crime during 2025, with authorities linking much of the increase to a new law targeting illegal money exchange activities tied to casinos. Official figures released by the Office of the Secretary for Security showed 2,373 gaming-related cases last year. That represented a 63% increase from the 1,456 cases reported in 2024. Authorities said the surge largely followed the criminalization of unlicensed currency exchange for gambling purposes under the Law to Combat Crimes of Illegal […]
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