Macau’s final satellite casino, Casino Landmark, will cease operations at 23:59 on December 30th, marking the end of the city’s decades-long satellite-casino model.
The closure is due to the year-end expiry of the three-year transition period established under Macau’s revised gaming law. The property operates under the licence of SJM Resorts, which formally announced the shutdown date after reaching an agreement with the casino’s service provider.
The announcement follows the earlier closure of Casino Fortuna—also operating under the SJM licence—which ceased operations on December 9th. Government authorities confirmed on Tuesday that the shutdown had been completed ‘in an orderly manner’ and in full compliance with regulatory procedures.
In its official press release, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) said its inspectors immediately suspended all gaming tables, coordinated interdepartmental support, and oversaw the site’s evacuation. Labour officials were deployed to address employee inquiries, while public security and judicial police maintained order throughout the process.
Regarding Casino Landmark, the DICJ said it will station personnel on site to strictly supervise the closure and ensure compliance with the proposal submitted by SJM. Authorities emphasised that they will continue working with the Labour Affairs Bureau to monitor SJM’s commitments on the relocation of all 1,169 affected employees, including guarantees on remuneration, benefits, and working conditions.
SJM stated that once Landmark closes, all gaming tables and machines will be reassigned to the company’s self-promoted casinos. Guests holding chips, deposits, or cash rebates from Casino Landmark will be able to redeem them at other SJM casinos from December 31st onwards. The company stressed that all entitlements will be duly honoured.
SJM also reaffirmed that employees directly hired by the company will remain in service and be reassigned as needed, while those not employed by SJM will receive priority consideration for vacancies and transitional support.
The government said it will continue coordinating with concessionaires and relevant departments to ensure an orderly wind-down of satellite operations and safeguard the stable development of Macau’s gaming sector.
