Ng Kuok Cheong: More gaming tables invite conflict

Legislator António Ng Kuok Cheong has expressed his concerns that conflicts between gaming employers and employees may be triggered following the upcoming opening of new casino projects. On Macau Forum, a radio show broadcast by TDM, the legislator said that the number of casinos and hotels in Macau will double in number in 2016 as the six gaming corporations in the city increase their investment in the industry twofold. He perceives, however, that the doubling up may not necessarily double demand, claiming that the increase of gaming tables may lead to excess capacity thus conflicts between employers and employees may be triggered. In addition, he believes that the gaming operators should invest in improving their businesses and introduce innovation rather than solely expanding the scale of their casinos. He suggests that operators enable some venues to co-operate with local enterprises to diversify the economy. K.L.