Corporate bits | LVS launches new program to boost performance in social issues

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has announced Project Protect, a comprehensive global initiative to accelerate its performance in responsible gaming, and the prevention of money laundering and human trafficking. 

According to a statement, the project coalesces its efforts around policy and procedural enhancements in each of the core areas and introduces team member training to build solutions that meet and exceed government regulations and standard industry performance.

On the heels of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, Project Protect kicked off with team member education activities timed around Responsible Gaming Education Week until Friday in the United States.

“Our goal is zero tolerance for negative or harmful activity in our properties to safeguard our guests, our team members and the communities where we operate,” said Lon Jacobs, executive vice president and global general counsel. 

In partnership with Sands Academy, Project Protect trainings will span the company’s current responsible gaming education programs, and add a new curriculum to educate team members on global and regional money laundering and human trafficking threats, amongst others.

TDM World Cup broadcasts reach 300,000 people in Macau

About 300,000 people, which is over 73 percent of Macau’s population, watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup on TDM’s multimedia platforms.

According to a statement issued by the state broadcaster, almost 180,000 people watched the final live match of France vs Croatia, whilst the average audience figure for the two semi-final and second runner-
up matches was around 120,000.

According to the previously announced figure, over 500,000 views were recorded for the 64 matches broadcasted via TDM website and TDM App.

TDM was the city’s sole official broadcaster of the championship.