Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year, moved toward southern China on 24 September prompting Macau officials to put safety measures in place.
From 5pm on Tuesday, all casinos were ordered to close by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) after a tropical cyclone signal No. 8 was raised.
During a meeting on Monday, 22 September, officials announced that all casinos in the city must close if the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau raises Typhoon Signal No. 8.
To maintain safety and order, gaming operators were required to have staff and guests leave the casino within two hours of the signal being issued.
Now, Macau's casinos have resumed operations as of 2am on Thursday 25 September following the official end of the city's severe weather emergency.
Ferry services between Macau and Hong Kong got back on schedule this morning, with the earliest boats leaving Sheung Wan at 7:30am and returning from the Outer Harbour and Taipa terminals by 9am.
Trips connecting Macau with Shekou or Fuyong in Shenzhen remain on hold for safety reasons, while the route to Zhuhai's Wanzai terminal has yet to restart.
The DICJ will keep monitoring and coordinating with casinos to maintain safety.
The most recent typhoon to impact Macau before Ragasa was Super Typhoon Yagi in September 2024. However, casinos remained open and operations were largely unaffected.
Keeping casinos open during a typhoon could lead to safety hazards, including injuries to guests and staff as well as property damage, so closing is essential despite the loss of GGR
