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China once again demonstrated its dual-track approach to gaming this week, because continued expansion and sophistication of the regulated casino sector in Macau<\/strong>, combined with an increasingly aggressive campaign against illegal online gambling and cross-border fraud networks across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The growth signal came from The Londoner Macao<\/strong>, where Sands China Ltd.<\/strong>, led by Chairman and CEO Grant Chum<\/strong>, launched a new high-limit baccarat zone<\/strong> inside the Londoner Grand Casino<\/strong>. The expansion opened in May 2026 and represents another step in the company’s strategy to attract premium players to the Cotai market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new gaming area features eight smart baccarat tables<\/strong> equipped with advanced gaming and monitoring technology. Minimum bets range from HK$3,000 to HK$5,000<\/strong> (approximately US$383 to US$638<\/strong>) on Banker and Player wagers, significantly above the limits typically found on the property’s main gaming floor, where minimum bets generally range between HK$1,000 and HK$2,000<\/strong>. The new section also offers side bets including Lucky 6, Small Lucky 6, Big Lucky 6, Lucky 7, Super Lucky 7, Tie<\/strong>, and Pair wagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The expansion is located within the former Pacifica Casino<\/strong>, which reopened in September 2024 as the Londoner Grand Casino<\/strong>, one of Sands China\u2019s flagship assets in Macau. The company continues to strengthen its premium-market positioning through an integrated offering that combines gaming, hospitality, retail, dining and MICE facilities, supported by a portfolio that includes approximately 780 retail outlets<\/strong> and more than 1.6 million square feet<\/strong> of meeting, convention and entertainment space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While Macau continues to expand its regulated gaming offering, Beijing is simultaneously hardening its stance against gambling operations outside the authorized framework. During a meeting held on June 16, 2026<\/strong>, Chinese President Xi Jinping<\/strong> urged Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing<\/strong> to maintain pressure on illegal online gambling, telecommunications fraud, narcotics trafficking and other forms of cross-border criminal activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chinese President Xi Jinping<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Min Aung Hlaing responded by pledging deeper cooperation with China to combat these operations and strengthen border security. The request follows a series of joint enforcement actions coordinated by China\u2019s Ministry of Public Security<\/strong>, which in recent years has targeted gambling and fraud compounds operating in Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most significant cases culminated in 2025 with the prosecution of 21 members<\/strong> of a criminal organization accused of moving more than RMB20 billion<\/strong> (approximately US$2.8 billion<\/strong>) through illegal gambling, telecommunications fraud and related criminal activities. Authorities linked the network to large-scale scam compounds, human trafficking operations and multiple crimes affecting Chinese citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While Macau continues receiving investment to enhance the premium gaming experience and attract high-value tourism, China is maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal online gambling and criminal gambling networks operating beyond the boundaries of its regulated system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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