Royal Dragon Casino kicks off with 20 relocated tables

Businessman Chan Meng Kam’s new addition to the local gaming industry – Royal Dragon Casino – opened late yesterday morning in the ZAPE area.

In addition to a small three- star hotel component, the casino began operations immediately with players filling almost all of the at least 20 gaming tables that were relocated from other casinos owned by Chan. These include Casino Golden Dragon and other casinos under SJM Holdings, according to Chan at the opening ceremony.

During a visit to the venue yesterday, the Times noticed that the license holder (SJM Holdings) logo was widely present in the gaming room signage.

Connected by a long escalator and occupying two separate areas in both the ground floor and upper floor, the casino area is able to hold up to 25 gaming tables.
Regarding the final number of tables, the casino owner also said that adjustments would be done at a later stage, as the main goal was “to open first.”

Chan took the opportunity to reveal that the total investment in the project has reached approximately MOP1.5 billion.

Despite the red-carpet opening ceremony and immediate opening of the new gaming venue, the director of the Gaming Inspection, and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), Paulo Martins Chan, revealed at a press conference on Tuesday that the bureau has yet to finalize the grant of a license for the casino to operate.