Macau’s Court of Second Instance has set a new precedent, by absolving an individual who attempted to exchange fake Hong Kong Dollar bills for gaming chips.

Macau's Judiciary Police has announced that it has indicted four local residents for fraud over the sale of HK$1.47 million (US$189,790) in fake VIP gaming chips to two businessmen, while a fifth suspect remains at large.

Macau Judiciary Police uncovered a cross-border criminal syndicate that utilized counterfeit chips in casinos, leading to the arrest of five suspects from mainland China.

The Macau Judiciary Police has arrested two mainland Chinese men on suspicion of using counterfeit chips for gambling and exchanging them with others at...

Macau authorities detected 65 fake casino chips in Q1, with a total face value of HK$2 million, compared with zero in the same quarter last year, according to a report from the Public Security Bureau.

In assessing the long-term prospects of the Macau gaming industry, brokerage firm Citigroup highlights the significant impact of the widespread adoption of smart gaming tables on its growth.

While 2022 was an exhausting year for Macau, some operators showed their resilience and flexibility.

Police have arrested three mainland Chinese men who allegedly tried to enter Macau on foot in the restricted area near the Hengqin Border.

Crown Resorts is facing a new money laundering scandal, linked to its practice of accepting credit card payments in exchange for gaming chips or cash via its hotel desk at its Crown Melbourne property between 2012 and 2016.

Lower operating costs and a better business mix are likely to have helped the bottom line of Macau’s operators in the fourth quarter, despite continued low revenues, Morgan Stanley says.