The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) of Macau completed the closure of Emperor Palace Casino, operated by SJM Resorts, on the morning of October 31.
The process was overseen by DICJ in collaboration with multiple government departments to ensure procedures followed legal requirements.
Emperor Palace Casino ceased operations at 11:59 p.m. on October 30. DICJ immediately initiated shutdown procedures for gaming tables and slot machines, liaising with various departments on venue clearance and related matters. Earlier this year, reports indicated that Emperor Palace and Waldo satellite casinos were preparing to cease operations.
During the closure period, the Labour Affairs Bureau deployed staff to provide on-site assistance to employees and established a support hotline for follow-up inquiries. The Public Security Police Force and Judiciary Police maintained order inside the venue and in the surrounding areas. According to reports, the overall closure process proceeded smoothly with good order maintained throughout.
DICJ stated it will continue optimizing regulatory mechanisms to promote standardized and orderly development of the gaming industry, creating favorable conditions for appropriate economic diversification in Macau.
The closure represents the latest adjustment in Macau's gaming landscape as operators consolidate properties and regulators maintain oversight of venue transitions. The coordinated multi-department approach ensured employee support services were available during the closure process while law enforcement-maintained security.
SJM Resorts operates multiple gaming properties in Macau under its gaming concession. The Emperor Palace Casino closure follows regulatory procedures established for gaming venue shutdowns, requiring coordination between the gaming inspection authority, labor officials and law enforcement agencies.
Macau's gaming operators have periodically adjusted their property portfolios since the new gaming concessions took effect, with several venues closing as firms focus resources on integrated resort developments. The government's emphasis on economic diversification has influenced how gaming space is allocated and managed across the territory.
According to recent data from the DICJ, Macau's September 2025 GGR rose by 6% year-on-year
