Briefs | Macauslot sales down significantly in the first half of 2020

The sales of Macau Slot Co. Ltd (Macauslot) in the first half of 2020 amounted to just 30% of that in the same period in 2019, according to a report by public broadcaster TDM. The CEO of Macauslot expects sales to return to their previous numbers as the pandemic situation becomes more stable and betting resumes. Ho estimated that the second half of this year may record similar sales compared to the same period in 2019. Currently, Macauslot’s biggest customer market is the Macau SAR, followed by mainland China. According to Ho, the company’s business has suffered in recent years due to mainland China’s crackdown on online betting. In the future, Macau Slot Co. Ltd will focus more on local development.

Lawmaker asks about virtual property inheritance

Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has asked the local government to protect people’s right to inherit virtual property. In his interpellation to the SAR government, Leong pointed out that nowadays people purchase virtual products online, and also save important documents such as emails and photos in cloud storage. The lawmaker asked whether there are laws in Macau to ensure that the person’s offspring can inherit the valuable and memorable products and redeem the files. In Leong’s opinion, when such a situation occurs, the users’ next of kin normally experience difficulties in negotiating with the product providers. He wants the government to protect people’s rights in this regard.

More money ready for Macau’s mainland insurance buyers

The Macau SAR government is giving more money to local residents who purchase medical insurance in mainland China, according to an Executive Decree published in the Official Gazette yesterday. The Chief Executive has approved an increase in the subsidy amount from 490 patacas to 520 patacas for people with a disability and senior citizens aged 65 or above. The order is already in effect and is applicable to all registered cases starting from July 1 this year. The subsidy now extends to all of Zhuhai, not just the Hengqin district. The applicants must live in Zhuhai.