Macau gaming operator Sands China has announced the donation of MOP1 million in total to five local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at a cheque presentation ceremony on March 3 at The Venetian Macao to support their responsible gaming promotions and their organisations’ development.
The donation is an annual practice for Sands China, totalling over MOP 8.9 million since 2006. It aims to support the Macao government’s responsible gaming policy and initiatives, and promote the sustainable development of the gaming industry and the local community.
Andy Kobel, SVP of casino operations for Sands China, was joined by Michael Lee, vice president of concession administration and casino compliance, to present the ceremonial cheque to five beneficiaries: the Youth Volunteers Association of Macao, Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Service Coordination Office, Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau, Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home and Bosco Youth Service Network.
Kobel said: “Sands China has always been committed to corporate social responsibility. The company has supported the responsible gaming promotions of various local social NGOs with these donations for 20 consecutive years. In the last year alone, the company has organised over 150 events, continuing to enhance team members’ and the public’s understanding of responsible gaming.”
“We sincerely thank the Macao SAR Government for its guidance over the years and local organisations for their long-term collaboration with us. We hope that all can continue to maintain close communication and cooperation, continuously optimise responsible gambling education and publicity, and explore new and interesting ways of promotion – in order to jointly support the sustainable and healthy development of the community and build a harmonious and stable Macao society.”
These collaborative initiatives include parent-child responsible gaming and financial management activities, roadshows, workshops, trainings, sharing sessions, responsible gaming promotional videos and quiz games, responsible gaming community promotion day, and others.
Sands China has long focused on responsible gaming, and was the first integrated resort operator to launch a self-exclusion programme in 2004. Responsible gaming training has been part of its company-wide team member orientation programme since it first launched.
Sands China established its comprehensive responsible gaming programme in 2007, seeking to contribute to the continuous development of the Macao community. The company is dedicated to addressing social issues, bearing corporate responsibility, and fostering a culture of responsible gaming in Macao.
