Sands China donates US$124k to responsible gaming initiatives
The grant was awarded to five NGOs.
Macau.- Sands China has donated MOP1m (US$124.770) to five nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) to support responsible gaming promotions and their organisations’ development. The casino operator says it has also contributed MOP8.9m (US$1.1m) to support the Macau government’s responsible gaming policies and initiatives since 2006.
Andy Kobel, senior vice president of casino operations for Sands China, was joined by Michael Lee, vice president of concession administration and casino compliance, to present the ceremonial cheque to five beneficiaries: the Youth Volunteers Association of Macao, Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Service Coordination Office, Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau, Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home and Bosco Youth Service Network.
Kobel said: “Sands China has always been committed to corporate social responsibility. The company has supported the responsible gaming promotions of various local social NGOs with these donations for 20 consecutive years. In the last year alone, the company has organised over 150 events, continuing to enhance team members and the public’s understanding of responsible gaming. We sincerely thank the Macao SAR Government for its guidance over the years and local organisations for their long-term collaboration with us. We hope that all can continue to maintain close communication and cooperation, continuously optimise responsible gambling education and publicity, and explore new and interesting ways of promotion – in order to jointly support the sustainable and healthy development of the community and build a harmonious and stable Macao society.”
