Macau Judiciary Police have arrested a 43-year-old mainland Chinese man suspected of livestreaming baccarat tables from a casino in the city’s central district to gamblers in mainland China and placing bets on their behalf.
According to Macao Daily News, the suspect was detained at around 10:30 a.m. on Monday during a special police inspection targeting alleged proxy betting activity. Police said he had been using modified clothing with a concealed recording setup to film a baccarat table and transmit the footage through a mobile messaging application.
Investigators said the suspect used a phone fixed to the chest area of the clothing, with the camera lens aligned through a small opening. He allegedly received betting instructions through an in-ear micro earpiece and placed wagers for mainland-based gamblers in real time.
Police said the suspect had been hired on an hourly basis since mid-May and had carried out the activity at least 8 times. He allegedly earned about HK$1,000 ($128) per hour and at least HK$20,000 ($2,551) in illegal proceeds, while also receiving commission-related gains.
Officers seized HK$41,000 ($5,230) in chips, HK$40,500 ($5,167) in cash, modified clothing, mobile phones, micro earpieces, a smartwatch and other equipment. Additional modified clothing and devices were later found in his hotel room in Cotai.
The individual has been charged with illegal operation of online games of chance or online mutual betting.
