SJM Resorts announced that Casino Casa Real will permanently cease operations at 23:59 on November 21st, following coordination with Macau authorities and the venue’s service provider.
The closure comes as part of the company’s alignment with the Macau SAR Government’s policy to promote a “healthy and sustainable” gaming industry, with all satellite operations having until the end of 2025 to prepare for a new business model that will stop their existing profit-sharing mechanism.
SJM Resorts, the operator most impacted by this policy change, said it remains fully compliant with the amended 2022 Gaming Law and related regulations.
All gaming tables and machines currently operating at Casa Real will be redeployed to other SJM-operated casinos. Customers holding unredeemed chips, deposits or cash rebates will be able to claim them at other SJM properties starting November 22nd.
The company stressed that all local employees under its payroll will retain their jobs and be reassigned to other casinos within the group. Local workers at Casa Real not directly employed by SJM will be given priority consideration for vacancies and offered transitional support.
SJM Resorts said it would ensure all legal and operational procedures are followed to guarantee an orderly transition. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Macau’s gaming sector and local community.
A total of 296 employees are expected to face a transition to SJM – one of the city’s six gaming concessionaires once boasting a wide portfolio of nine satellite casinos.
SJM has already promised to acquire the properties of Casino L’Arc Macau and Casino Ponte 16, and operate them directly from next year on.
Emperor Palace, Legend Palace, and Casino Grandview, previously dependent on SJM’s concession, have already ceased their operations.
Melco Resorts has already shuttered its Grand Dragon and slot machine parlor Mocha Kuong Fat, with both closed in late September, while Galaxy Entertainment Group’s sole satellite operation, Waldo Casino, halted its operations late October.
