Manila saw similar massacre in June
In the wake of the October 1 shooting that killed 58 concertgoers at a Las Vegas resort, Macau regulators plan to talk security with the city’s six casino concessionaires.
In a statement, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau said it wants to review current casino security measures and follow up on plans put in place following another deadly attack at Resorts World Manila in June. The enhanced security measures include increasing the number of security officers and improving security checks at casino entrances.
“The bureau reiterates that the SAR government has a long history of focusing on the security work of casinos and will strictly monitor security measures and their implementation,” said the statement, cited in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “In June, the bureau immediately called an emergency meeting after the casino shooting and arson incident to strengthen casino security work, explore how to deal with serious accidents and discuss countermeasures.”
In the Las Vegas incident, gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on crowds attending a concert, shooting from his window at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. In the Manila incident, a disgruntled gambler named Jessie Javier Carlos entered the casino in Entertainment City, attempted to steal some gaming chips, and then set fires to a number of gaming tables. The victims were killed not by gunfire but smoke inhalation.
Like Paddock, Carlos later killed himself at the scene.
