The director of the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, Manuel Joaquim das Neves, has been honoured by the International Masters of Gaming Law as the “Gaming regulator of the year – evolving jurisdictions”.

According to sources contacted by Portuguese news agency Lusa, Mr Neves was selected because of Macau’s legislative developments in the gaming industry and regulation work with operators.

Mr Neves will receive the award next month, during an International Masters of Gaming Law reception at the G2E exhibition, in Las Vegas.

The International Masters of Gaming Law is a non-profit association of gaming attorneys, regulators, educators, executives and consultants from around the world who are dedicated to education and the exchange of professional information concerning all aspects of gaming law.

The organisation membership consists of over 200 members and represents over 38 countries.