As its gaming concession approaches expiration, Macau Slot has pledged to reduce its reliance on non-local labor and prioritize hiring Macau residents—a key condition set by the government for renewing its lottery operations license.
The company, which currently employs foreign workers for about 15 percent of its workforce, has committed to slashing 35 percent of its non-professional non-local staff—around 26 positions—by the first quarter of 2026.
The move comes after the Macau government explicitly demanded tighter employment safeguards as part of its concession renewal talks.
The Macau government recently held discussions with Macau Slot over the extension of its instant lottery operation concession, which officially expired on June 5th. Authorities emphasized that any renewal would require the company to ensure job opportunities for locals while systematically reducing its foreign labor quota.
The sports betting company responded by affirming its commitment to the government’s policy direction, stating that protecting local employment is a “corporate responsibility.”
The company plans to implement its foreign worker reduction plan in phases, with further cuts expected after the initial 2026 target.
Macau Slot once held an exclusive monopoly on lottery operations, but its privileges were scaled back in recent years.
In June 2021, the government extended its concession for three years—but on a non-exclusive basis, ending its sole control over the market. That extension was later prolonged by another year, finally expiring this month.
