Melco to operate three Mocha slot clubs via management company starting January 1st

Melco Resorts has received authorization from the Macau SAR Government to continue operating three of its slot clubs—Mocha Golden Dragon, Mocha Porto Interior, and Mocha Hotel Sintra—through the appointment of a management company, effective January 1st, 2026. 

This decision follows a comprehensive government evaluation as the three-year transitional period for satellite casinos concludes at the end of this year.

Under the new arrangement, Melco will maintain its existing labor relationships with the employees of these three venues. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) confirmed that the concessionaire’s request was approved to ensure the continued operation of these sites under the managed service model.

Simultaneously, the Mocha slot club at Hotel Royal officially ceased operations on December 29th. The closure followed the suspension of all gaming machine activities at 11:59pm on December 28th. The DICJ coordinated the shutdown in collaboration with several government departments to ensure the process remained orderly and compliant with legal frameworks.

During the closure of the Hotel Royal site, representatives from the Labor Affairs Bureau were present to provide on-site assistance and information to affected staff, including the establishment of a dedicated consultation hotline. Officers from the Public Security Police Force and the Judiciary Police were also deployed to maintain public order during the equipment removal and venue vacation process.

The DICJ stated that it will continue to work closely with gaming concessionaires and relevant departments to promote the healthy and orderly development of Macau’s gaming sector.