Grandview Casino closure proceeded according to procedures, DICJ says

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) said in a statement that Grandview Casino, a satellite casino operated under Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM)’s license, was closed in the early hours of yesterday, following the established procedures.

The closure was coordinated between the DICJ and several other departments, ensuring compliance with legal terms and the orderly execution of the process.

After the formal closure of Grandview Casino’s doors at 11:59 p.m., the DICJ proceeded with suspending the operation of all the tables, having coordinated with the various public services and monitored the clearing of all people from the premises.

As in the initial phase, the DICJ noted that the process had taken place in an orderly manner.

During the casino’s closure, the Labour Affairs Bureau dispatched personnel to the site to provide information to employees and support them through a dedicated hotline. Public Security Police Force and Judiciary Police personnel monitored the entire process.

The DICJ said it would continue to optimize its oversight mechanisms, promote the normalization and healthy, orderly development of the gaming sector, and create more favorable conditions for the adequate diversification of the economy.

Grandview was one of the 11 satellite casinos notified to close or be acquired by concessionaires by December 31 this year. It was the first from this group to close its doors, and the others are expected to follow suit by the end of the year.

According to information previously provided by the government, only two casinos from this group are expected to resume operations after December 31 – one at the L’Arc Hotel and another at Ponte 16. These casinos also operate under the SJM license.