Lio Chi Chong Named Acting Director of Macau Gaming Regulator
Lio Chi Chong has returned to the position of Acting Director at Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) for the second time in under two years.
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Lio Chi Chong has returned to the position of Acting Director at Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) for the second time in under two years.
Macau’s casino sector experienced a temporary setback in June, attributed to the World Cup. Despite rising visitor numbers, gross gaming revenue saw a sharp drop compared to previous periods.
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Macau’s casino revenue rose from a year earlier in April but declined from the previous month, reflecting typical seasonal weakness after a stronger March.