Macau officials clarify national security, “satellite casinos” clauses in new gaming legislation

New details about amendments to be introduced to Macau’s gaming law, currently in discussion at the SAR’s Legislative Assembly (AL), keep surfacing. On Friday, Chan Chak Mo, president of the second standing committee, detailed a national security clause in the gaming bill. The clause, which caught the AL’s attention in prior meetings, had prompted members of the committee to request clarification from officials on its application. The provision states the Macau Chief Executive has the right to terminate a casino license for a number of reasons, including threats to national security, public interest or breaching of contractual obligations. Chan Chak…