This closure is part of the company’s alignment with the Macau SAR Government’s initiative to foster a “healthy and sustainable” gaming industry, requiring all satellite operations to transition to a new business model by the end of 2025, eliminating their existing profit-sharing mechanisms.
As the operator most affected by this policy shift, SJM Resorts confirmed its compliance with the revised 2022 Gaming Law and related regulations.
All gaming tables and machines currently in use at Casa Real will be relocated to other SJM-operated casinos. From November 22nd, customers can redeem any unredeemed chips, deposits, or cash rebates at other SJM properties.
The company assured that all local employees will keep their jobs and will be reassigned to other casinos within the group. Local workers at Casa Real who are not directly employed by SJM will receive priority for new vacancies, along with transitional support.
SJM Resorts stated it will adhere to all legal and operational procedures to facilitate a smooth transition. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Macau’s gaming sector and the local community.
A total of 296 employees are expected to transition to SJM, which is one of the city’s six gaming concessionaires and previously managed a portfolio of nine satellite casinos.
SJM has plans to acquire Casino L’Arc Macau and Casino Ponte 16, managing them directly starting next year.
Emperor Palace, Legend Palace, and Casino Grandview, which previously depended on SJM’s concession, have already ceased operations.
Meanwhile, Melco Resorts has closed its Grand Dragon and the slot machine parlor Mocha Kuong Fat, which shut down in late September. Additionally, Galaxy Entertainment Group’s only satellite operation, Waldo Casino, halted operations in late October.
