Despite achieving an annual profit of 130 million Macau patacas, Macau SLOT has not secured a stable contract period. According to the "Macau Special Administrative Region Gazette" published, the company was only approved to renew its operating contract with the SAR government for one year and was explicitly required to reduce the number of foreign employees and prioritize hiring locals.
The new contract will be effective from June 6, 2025, to June 5, 2026, and whether it will be renewed will be negotiated separately based on performance. The document specifically states that Macau SLOT must fulfill its previous commitments to gradually reduce the proportion of foreign hires and actively cooperate with the SAR's labor policies to accelerate the training and hiring process of local employees.
Financial data shows that as of December 31, 2024, Macau SLOT achieved a profit of approximately 130 million Macau patacas for the year, an increase of 5.5% from the previous year. The company's total assets were 954 million Macau patacas, with an annual growth rate of 7.8%; however, the total liabilities also rose to 330 million Macau patacas, an annual increase of 23%, reflecting certain financial leverage pressures.
Facing the uneven pace of regional economic recovery, Macau SLOT stated that the company relies on SAR policies to maintain stable operations and continues to advance the standardization of service quality. The company emphasized that it has continuously received the "ISO10002:2018 Customer Complaints Management System" certification from the British Standards Institution, demonstrating its international level in customer relations and service processes.
Looking ahead, Macau SLOT plans to further expand its sports betting product line, enhance technology investments, and strengthen the customer service system. However, industry insiders point out that tightening policies and unclear market prospects are gradually compressing the maneuvering space for gaming enterprises. Even licensed companies with considerable book profits may face limited growth if they cannot cope with the dual challenges of localizing manpower policies and external operational pressures.
