{"id":13963,"date":"2025-09-26T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=13963"},"modified":"2025-09-25T21:49:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T02:49:26","slug":"macau-casinos-resume-operations-after-33-hour-closure-due-to-ragasa","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/macau-casinos-resume-operations-after-33-hour-closure-due-to-ragasa\/","title":{"rendered":"Macau casinos resume operations after 33-hour closure due to Ragasa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macau, China \u2013 On <strong>September 25, 2025<\/strong>, casinos throughout Macau reopened following a mandatory 33-hour shutdown caused by <strong>Super Typhoon Ragasa<\/strong>. The typhoon brought severe flooding with water levels reaching <strong>1.5 meters<\/strong> in low-lying districts, alongside intense winds that disrupted power supply and tested the city\u2019s flood defenses. This marks the first typhoon-induced casino closure since <strong>September 2023<\/strong>, interrupting operations in the world\u2019s largest gambling hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macau Chief Executive <strong>Ho Iat Seng<\/strong> expressed relief at the reopening, stating, <em>\u201cThe safety of residents and visitors remains our priority. We commend the rapid response and resilience demonstrated by our community and casino operators as we recover from Ragasa\u2019s impact.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closure was in full compliance with Macau\u2019s stringent safety protocols enforced by the <strong>Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ)<\/strong>. According to <strong>Administrative Regulation No. 14\/2001<\/strong>, gaming operations must be suspended when tropical cyclone signals of No. 8 or higher are issued. These regulations prioritize public safety and infrastructure protection amid extreme weather events, underscoring Macau\u2019s regulatory commitment to disaster preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/macau-casinos-resume-operations-after-33-hour-closure-due-to-ragasa2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/macau-casinos-resume-operations-after-33-hour-closure-due-to-ragasa2.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/macau-casinos-resume-operations-after-33-hour-closure-due-to-ragasa2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/macau-casinos-resume-operations-after-33-hour-closure-due-to-ragasa2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Macau Chief Executive <\/em><em><strong>Ho Iat Seng<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economically, the shutdown caused a temporary halt in Macau\u2019s gambling revenues, with forecasts revising September\u2019s gross gaming revenue estimates downward due to combined <strong>COVID-19<\/strong> and typhoon disruptions. Nevertheless, the swift resumption positions Macau\u2019s gaming sector for recovery, vital to local employment and fiscal health given the region\u2019s reliance on tourism and casino income. The event highlights the sector\u2019s operational resilience in the face of escalating climate risks affecting the Pearl River Delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Macau advances through post-typhoon recovery, enhanced contingency measures will be essential to ensuring long-term operational stability. Increasing climate threats may require deeper regulatory and infrastructural adaptations, shaping how Macau\u2019s gaming industry balances growth with environmental and safety exigencies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng expressed relief at the reopening, stating, \u201cThe safety of residents and visitors remains our priority. 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