Asia-Pacific
Macau SAR, China licence.
DICJ
Six existing concessionaires only.
What the regulator asks for
Year one cost
Closed market (6 concessions)
Six concessions awarded 16 December 2022 (SJM, Galaxy, Wynn, MGM, Sands, Melco). Concessions valid 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2032. Annual fixed premium MOP 30m + variable premiums (MOP 300k VIP table, MOP 150k mass table, MOP 1k slot).
Timeline
Not available to new entrants
Closed concession framework.
Gaming tax
35% special gaming tax on GGR + 2% public-fund contribution + 3% urban development/social security = effective ~40%.
Marketing climate
Concession-tied; tightly regulated.
The market
2025 GGR forecast revised to MOP 228bn; gaming tax revenue ~MOP 88.56bn. Online gambling not part of the framework. Land-based-only.
How the application runs
No new concessions until 31 December 2032.
Ongoing compliance
DICJ regulations. AML under SAR rules.
What you can and cannot say
Concession-tied.
The honest read
What it means for your plan
Closed market. Land-based-only. Not relevant to international online operators.
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