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Second worker dies at under-construction Morpheus

March 20, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Macau

In Macau, casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited has reportedly been ordered to cease construction activities on part of its $1 billion Morpheus hotel tower after Sunday saw a worker fall to he...

Workers stage protest outside Galaxy Macau

Adam Morgan

September 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Macau, Labor Relations

In Macau, Tuesday reportedly saw around 150 people attend a rally being held outside the Galaxy Macau hotel and casino to protest against current working conditions inside the Cotai Strip property and demand th...

Work on Morpheus hotel tower resumes after fatal accident inquiry

Adam Morgan

August 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, New Hotels, Macau

After being asked to temporarily suspend all building work almost three weeks ago, Asian casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited has now reportedly resumed construction of the $1 billion Morpheu...

Construction of Morpheus development suspended following fatal accident

Adam Morgan

July 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Macau

In Macau, officials have reportedly ordered Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited to suspend construction on the fifth hotel tower for its City of Dreams Macau development following a fatal accident on Friday...

Macau accelerates locals-first casino hiring deadline

Adam Morgan

January 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Employment & Careers, Macau

In Macau, the government has reportedly pushed forward by almost three years the deadline to its requirement that at least 85% of all middle and upper-level casino management positions be filled by local reside...

Lifting work suspended at Grand Lisboa Palace following fatal accident

Martin Chua

September 12, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Macau

The government of Macau has ordered the immediate suspension of all lifting work at the under-construction Grand Lisboa Palace casino hotel following a fatal accident leading into the weekend. According to l...

More than 60 VIP club workers laid off in Macau since December seek assistance

Marie Kelley

August 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Macau, Labor Relations

Since December, the Labour Affairs Bureau of Macau has received 61 applications for employment aid by employees who were recently working with the VIP gaming clubs in the area. The individuals were seeking help...