The Development of Macao’s Gambling

Macao’s unique industries are tourism，gambling and the lottery，which are closely interdependent and of world-wide repute.They have become indispensable foundations of Macao’s economy.The Macao-Portuguese government has formulated a series of laws to standardize tourism，gambling and lottery activities in a bid to promote their development.These laws involve administrative systems for hotels，the catering industry and travel agencies，as well as protection of tourism resources.

Gambling is the core of the recreational sector.The gambling and lottery industry are currently controlled by a monopoly system.The Macao government grants permission in the form of concession contracts to monopolize the industry.The concessionaire has to pay special taxes to the government，bear related obligations and accept supervision.The Gambling and Games of Fortune Supervision and Co-ordination Bureau is in charge of supervising gambling and games of fortune activities.The government has worked out regulations to ban other gambling.The Governor of Macao has decision-making power on gambling and games of fortune activities，including conditions for approval，extension，suspension and revoking of the contract，and punishment of concessionaires in violation of the contracts.

The law contains provisions on business venues，time and methods of recreational activities organized by night clubs，bath houses and karaoke halls.

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