DICJ insists that Macau casino equipment undergoes strict inspections
Legislator Leong Sun Iok had raised concerns about the safety of new equipment.
Macau.- The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has clarified that all casino equipment in Macau must undergo inspections by independent labs before it can be used. The regulator issued a written response to lawmaker Leong Sun Iok, who had expressed concerns about the safety of new equipment.
The DICJ said it has a thorough approval process for new gaming equipment, which includes third-party certifications and training for employees. It added that it conducts inspections of existing equipment at irregular intervals to make sure gaming is safe and fair.
In February, Sun Iok had claimed that casino dealers were suffering injuries due to new equipment that requires intense activity in a short time. According to Macau Business, he said some dealers had reported hand abrasions and tendonitis from the repeated motions needed to operate the equipment.
According to data from the Labour Affairs Bureau, occupational accidents in the gaming sector account for nearly 30 per cent of all work-related injuries in Macau. Meanwhile, Citigroup reported that Sands China and Wynn Macau have fully adopted smart technology for their mass baccarat tables following MGM China and Galaxy Entertainment Group.
26 gaming machine suppliers approved for 2025
The DICJ has published its list of approved gaming machine manufacturers and distributors for 2025. Some 26 operators were approved, one more than last year.
The updated list includes Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, IGT, Konami, and Sega Sammy Creation. Distributors RGB and Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE) were also approved to operate. Empire Technological Group, which got its licence from DICJ last May, is on the list again this year. ACP, licensed in December, is also on the list. Meanwhile, FBM, a long-time player in the industry, is not included this year. SYNOT Group, which was on the list in 2024, is also absent.
The approved suppliers and distributors can provide gaming machines to Macau casinos until March 31, 2026 under Administrative Regulation No 26/2012. With DICJ approval, they can also display non-commercial gaming machines for training or exhibition purposes.
