The paper discusses recent litigation which provided the first documented test of the enforceability of credit granted for gaming by a Macau casino concessionaire. The case in question was brought outside Macau, before the Hong Kong courts: Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. v. Mong Henry (also known as...

This paper makes a detailed analysis of the legal mechanisms in place in the Macau Special Administrative Region for the prevention and detection of money laundering through the gaming industry, especially in casinos. The discussion covers the basic pillars which are customer due diligence,...

A short study is made of the legal effects of gaming and betting contracts in the context of Macau law, a problem which, in civil law legal systems, is usually addressed by Civil Codes.Although the issue is regulated in a single article under the Macau Civil Code, the topic is somewhat complex...

Portuguese Abstract: Este artigo discute os dados que nesta altura são conhecidos sobre as várias iniciativas e perspectivas em curso com vista à abertura de casinos no Japão, um novo mercado de assinalável potencial.O texto começa por identificar o contexto e as causas desta iniciativa,...

The paper discusses the system of political representation in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, focusing on the Legislative Assembly and the methods for selection of its members. Various proposals for reform are made. The paper also discusses the role and...

The ability to legally grant credit is widely regarded as a fundamental factor in modern gaming operations. This article discusses the regulation introduced in Macau in 2004. The enquiry covers private law aspects (namely: the concept; the legal effects; the collection options) as well as...

This presentation covers the evolution, current regulation and future perspectives of the law applicable to gaming promoters in the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, the world's largest casino gaming jurisdiction by revenue. In Macau the regulation of gaming promoters, first...

Smoke bans can be quite controversial and raise fundamental legal questions and issues of principle on the relations between the citizen and the State. Under this light, this article discusses the proposal to expand the smoke ban in Macau casinos so that not even airport-style smoking lounges...

Portugal has finally changed its policy on online gaming, after many years of discussion, litigation, drafts and consultation. This paper provides an overview of the new regulation and introduces its main features. The discussion covers, among other topics, the following aspects: requirements...