{"id":3924,"date":"2018-09-17T10:51:15","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T10:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.top10casinowebsites.net\/news\/?p=3924"},"modified":"2018-09-17T10:51:15","modified_gmt":"2018-09-17T10:51:15","slug":"typhoon-mangkhut-brings-gaming-to-a-halt-in-macau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top10casinowebsites.net\/news\/typhoon-mangkhut-brings-gaming-to-a-halt-in-macau\/","title":{"rendered":"Typhoon Mangkhut Brings Gaming To A Halt in Macau"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Macau\u2019s gambling empire functions on a 24\/7 basis bringing in millions to casino operators on a weekly basis. The gambling hub was dealt a huge blow over the weekend as casino operations were brought to a halt due to Typhoon Mangkhut. Among the major operators affected are Wynn Macau Ltd<\/strong> and Sands China Ltd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The gaming shutdown which started at 11pm on Saturday has investor worried as the shutdown continued on Sunday as Typhoon Mangkhut<\/a> swept through the region before moving on to neighboring Guangdong Province in China<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

This was also the first time that the world\u2019s largest and most prominent gambling hub suspended gaming operations since casino licenses were granted in 2002.<\/p>\n

Operations are expected to return to normal once the typhoon is out of the region and the conditions are assessed which could be towards the end of Monday.<\/p>\n

The decision to suspend gaming operations was backed by industry officials and junket operators as this will ensure the safety of employees. Stephen Lau<\/strong> of Power Macao Gaming Association<\/a> which represents casino workers, praised the government and casino operators for putting employee safety and priority over their profits.<\/p>\n

South China Morning Post<\/strong><\/p>\n

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