Andy Kobel (fifth from left), Sands China’s senior vice president of casino operations, and Michael Lee (fifth from right), Sands China’s vice president of concession administration and casino compliance, present ceremonial donation cheques totalling MOP 1 million to representatives from five local NGOs in support of their responsible gaming efforts: the Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau, the Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Service Coordination Office, the Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home, the Youth Volunteers Association of Macao, and the Bosco Youth Service Network.
This year marks the company’s 19th consecutive year of donations, with Sands China having contributed over MOP 7.9 million since 2006. The company’s ongoing support reflects its dedication to corporate social responsibility and the sustainable development of the local community.
At a ceremony held at The Venetian® Macao on March 18, representatives from the Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau, the Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Service Coordination Office, the Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home, the Youth Volunteers Association of Macao, and the Bosco Youth Service Network received ceremonial donation cheques from Sands China’s senior executives.
Sands China’s donations play a vital role in supporting various responsible gaming efforts undertaken by the NGOs. These efforts include parent-child responsible gaming activities, financial management programs, workshops, trainings, responsible gaming community promotion events, and more.
Andy Kobel, Senior Vice President of Casino Operations at Sands China, expressed his pleasure in continuing to support local organizations and their responsible gaming work. He said: “We extend our gratitude to the local organisations and to members of our responsible gaming team who work with them throughout the year, as we look ahead to another successful year of cooperation.”
Sands China has been at the forefront of responsible gaming initiatives in Macao, being the first integrated resort operator to launch a self-exclusion program in 2004. The company also incorporates responsible gaming training in its company-wide team member orientation program.
Established in 2007, Sands China’s comprehensive responsible gaming program aims to contribute to the continuous development of the Macao community. The company remains dedicated to addressing social issues, bearing corporate responsibility, and fostering a culture of responsible gaming in Macao.
