MACAU SAR, CHINA Law and Practice Contributed by: Pedro Cortés, Lektou
racing or a sporting event in which the winners split the total amount bet, after deduction of commissions, fees and taxes in proportion to the amount individu- ally bet” (currently there are no concessions for the operation of pari-mutuel pursuant to the termination of horse-racing concessions on 31 March 2024). Operations Offered to the Public Under the Macau Gaming Law, operations offered to the public are “those in which the hope of win- ning [depends] solely on luck, such as lotteries, raf- fles, tombola and sweepstakes”. Sports betting on football and basketball is allowed under an instant lotteries’ concession contract established before the 2001 Gaming Law. Social games are also permitted. The primary legislation is set out below in chronologi- cal order. The list does not include secondary legisla- tion. Games of Chance • Decree-Law No 47/98/M, dated 26 October 1998 (Administrative Licensing Legal Framework). • Decree-Law No 39/99/M, dated 3 August 1999 (Article 1171 of the Macau Civil Code). • Decree-Law No 40/99, dated 3 August 1999 (Com- mercial Code: gaming companies and commercial contracts). • Law No 16/2001, dated 19 September 2001, with the amendments introduced by Law No 7/2022 (the “Macau Gaming Law”: setting the general framework for the operation of games of fortune in casinos). 3. Legislative Framework 3.1 Key Legislation • Administrative Regulation No 26/2001, dated 29 October 2001, with the amendments introduced by Administrative Regulations Nos 34/2001, 4/2002 and 28/2022 (sets the general terms of the pub- lic tender required to select the concessions to operate games of fortune in casinos, as well as the suitability and financial capacity requirements of bidders and concessionaires).
• Law No 10/2012, dated 27 August 2012, with the amendments introduced by Law No 17/2018 (fre- quency of casinos). • Administrative Regulation No 26/2012, dated 26 November 2012 (sets the rules applicable to the supply of gaming machines and related gaming equipment). • Administrative Regulation No 19/2021, dated 21 June 2021 (DICJ framework). • Administrative Regulation No 32/2022, dated 28 July 2022 (creates the Macau Gaming Commis- sion). • Administrative Regulation No 54/2022, dated 7 December 2022 (sets the rules for reduction or exemption of additional contributions). • Law No 16/2022 of 16 December 2022 (regime of operation of casino games of chance). • Administrative Regulation No 55/2022, dated 21 December 2022 (regulation of the regime of opera- tion of casino games). • Law No 7/2024 of 22 April 2024 (regime of credit • Ordinance No 27/86/M, dated 1 February 1986 and Law No 12/87/M, dated 17 August 1987 (Instant Lottery). • Concession Contract awarded to SLOT – Socie- dade de Lotarias e Apostas Mútuas Limitada , dated 21 February 1989, valid until 2026. • Ordinance No 138/98/M dated 5 June 1998 (Sports Lottery – Football). • Chief Executive Order No 62/2000, dated 27 April 2000 (Sports Lottery – Basketball). • Executive Order No 8/2004 of 3 March 2004 (Lot- tery “Pacapio”). • Executive Order No 20/2005 of 27 May 2005 (bas- ketball betting). • Executive Order No 67/2018 of 20 April 2018 (foot- ball betting). Pari-Mutuels • Decree-Law No 7611 of 26 August 1964 (regulation for greyhound racing), with amendments. • Ordinance No 163/90/M, dated 27 August 1990 (horse racing and pari-mutuels). for casino games of chance). Lotteries and Sports Lotteries
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