Real benefits must be ensured, writes AGB.
Macau’s economic diversification has long been a topic of discussion, but recent remarks by chief executive candidate Sam Hou Fai, who described the development of Macau’s gaming industry as a “barbaric expansion” with a “large, negative impact” on the city, have reignited the debate.
Speaking to Asia Gaming Brief, Billy Song, president of the Macau Responsible Gaming Association (MRGA), noted that the key to successful diversification lies in ensuring it brings tangible benefits, particularly in employment and improving the quality of life for Macau’s residents.
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