Among the issues addressed in last week’s MGS Entertainment Show (formerly Macau Gaming Show) in Macau were the possible introduction of skill-based games and the advent of new slot machine regulations in Macau.
A representative of slot manufacture Aruze Gaming Macau Ltd. Told GGRAsia that Macau’s gaming regulator is considering the legal issues raised regarding the possible introduction of skill-based electronic games to the Macau market.
“The introduction of skill-based games really depends on the laws and regulations,” Aruze Gaming Macau senior sales manager Kevin Lee told GGRAsia. “We are still uncertain about that, and we have to inquire of the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau whether it is plausible. Young people like playing video games. If there are things that they can control, that is better.”
Scientific Games Corporation, meanwhile, addressed the new Macau regulation enforcing stringent requirements on the certification of gaming machines, noting that it will not affect his company’s operations.
“The proposed changes will not affect us too much,” Jolly told GGRAsia. “All of the (proposed) changes—from the point of view of new product, demonstrating machines and so on—are all pretty well in line with what we are already doing.
“From a company point of view, we like good regulation in a market, and the government does need to address changes in regulation that need to be updated to suit the market needs.”
During the MGS show, Scientific Games launched Jin Ji Bao Xi, a multi-denomination progressive linked jackpot on the Dualos platform. The firm says the product has been “crafted to entertain and reward players with exciting new features and bonuses.”
