DICJ says it seriously monitors ads on online gambling

Advertising of online gambling or casinos should be regulated, especially where tricky tactics like promoting at gambling-related conventions and exhibitions are employed, a local organization promoting filial piety and patriotism, has urged.

The association has sent letters to the Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), and the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), among others, supporting the regulation of illegal online gambling, to which the government has replied, asserting that the administration would make special effort against such crimes.

In the reply, the DICJ expressed their concern with regards to the situation. They said they have been dealing with it informed by a rigorous attitude. Interactions and exchange of intelligence have been maintained with various law enforcing entities and other bureaus. The Bureau pledged to continue its work against illegal gambling activities in Macau.

In the letter to the government, the association stated that online casino operators might take advantage of Macau’s position as a convention and exhibition hub, and subtly infuse promotions of illegal online gambling and casinos on such occasions.

It claimed that citizens reported allegedly illegal online casino promotions at the G2E Asia last May. The letter reiterated that online gambling was illegal in Macau. Staff reporter