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If you are lucky enough to be visiting one of the fantastic casinos in Macau and are not sure what the rules and regulations are surrounding such topics as acceptable age and dress code then read below to find out all the answers to the questions you might ask.

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Acceptable Attire (dress code)

There are some truly massive casinos in Macau, and business is brisk – these establishments have multiple entrances and so visitors will find that there is no real dress code enforced. The same applies to the larger establishments in Las Vegas where many people have to walk through the casino in order to get to their hotel, it would be inappropriate to expect customers to have to conform to a dress code.

However, you will find that most people do not like to wear sleeveless tops, shorts, flip flops and other beach type wear – it seems that casino customers self regulate what they wear a great deal of the time opting for a ‘smart casual’ look and some casino actually have jackets to rent if one is required.

Of course, there are those high-end casinos that still adhere to a strict dress code, so please remember to check with the establishment first in order to find out if one applies before you visit. There is nothing worse than turning up for a night out with friends or family either under or overdressed.

Age Restrictions

Age restrictions can vary from country to country. For instance in Japan the age restriction is some establishments is 20 years old, in some casinos it can be higher.

The casinos of Las Vegas and Macau require you to be a minimum of 21 to play, yet in Korea , Australia and Europe the minimum age to play is 18 years old.

Therefore, its wise to check what the age requirements are at the particular casino you are thinking of visiting, and remember if by any chance an underage guest was caught making a bet or wager they would most likely be fined and all winnings and chips would be confiscated.

Bags and Luggage

When you play at a casino in Singapore or Korea you will normally be asked to leave any bags or luggage with the front clerk (unless your bag contains valuables) You will probably be charged a small fee for this in some places. Yes, bags are an essential fashion accessory but unfortunately are not accepted in some establishments.

Other countries have different rules. For instance Macau doesn’t usually have any restrictions attached to bringing in luggage or a bag, but if you were to play in the Philippines or in Australia you would not be allowed a camera in some casinos.

Once again, checking with your chosen casino is always a good idea before bringing in any bags, cameras or luggage.

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Casino Lisboa is a casino located at Parque das Nações (Park of the Nations) in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It was inaugurated and opened to the public on April 19, 2006.

The casino, at the time of opening, had around 700 slot machines (expandable to 1,000), 22 gaming tables, 4 bars, 3 restaurants and a theater seating 600.

Casino Lisboa is owned by Estoril-Sol, a company majority-owned by Hong Kong-Macau gambling king Stanley Ho until his death in 2020, with a minority shareholder with 33%, Amorim. Stanley Ho also owned the same-name Casino Lisboa in Macau. Amorim is a Portuguese conglomerate, with two other casino concessions in Portugal (Figueira da Foz and Tróia).

The CEO of Estoril-Sol is Mário Assis Ferreira.

Controversies[edit]

Location[edit]

The casino has been plagued by controversy since it was green-lighted around 2001-2002 by Pedro Santana Lopes, the Lisbon Mayor. The casino was conceived as a way to fund the rebuilding of Parque Mayer, Lisbon's decadent theater district. The fact that it was to be the first casino in the country inside a major urban center (instead of a tourist area) stirred up many negative reactions claiming the casino would create gambling problems, as it would facilitate access of a younger population to games of chance by bringing the games closer to the people.

The projected location within the city itself was publicly changed several times after 'definitive' announcements by the Mayor. Withdrawn locations, in succession, were Parque Mayer itself (a project by Frank Gehry that was already underway was suspended), Cais do Sodré, Jardim do Tobacco, and Feira Popular, before finally settling on Parque das Nações.

Concession[edit]

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All gambling in Portugal is subject to a concession by the State. For that purpose, the country is divided in gaming zones, each having its own concessionary with usually a single casino. The Lisbon Casino falls within the Estoril gaming zone, and as such, was assigned to the concessionary of that zone. However, other gaming concessionaries protested that since it was a new casino, a new gaming zone should be established and an application process for the concession should be opened. Estoril-Sol and the Portuguese Government argued that, despite usually only one casino by gaming zone being allowed, nothing in the law prevented each zone from having more than one - and, in fact, the Algarve gaming zone set up a precedent, having three casinos.

Location[edit]

The casino took up the former Pavilhão do Futuro (Pavilion of the Future), one of the main attractions of the World Expo of '98, which was extensively rebuilt for its new purpose under a project by architect Fernando Jorge Correia. The original architects for the Pavilion (Ana Paula Lopes dos Santos, Miguel Ferreira Guedes de Carvalho and Rui Jorge Garcia Ramos) obtained an injunction to halt construction work on the grounds of copyright violation (due to changes in the façade and in the structure of the building). A superior court overruled the claim, but the construction work was still halted from January to April 2005.

Business[edit]

Early figures[edit]

The casino was built for 108.9 million Euro, including the 15-year concession fee of € 30 million.

In the first two months of operation, the casino management repeatedly told the press that business was going better than planned. Target number of daily visitors was 6,000 a day; real numbers were 10,000 in the first 30 days and 7,000 until the end of June 2006. Each visitor spent € 90 in gambling. In late June, the casino shifted its opening hours from 3 pm - 3 am to 4 pm - 4 am on weekends (Friday and Saturday). This schedule also applies to eves of holidays.

In the first five months of operation, total revenues reached € 30.2 million.

Target annual turnover was € 70 million. 50% of the turnover (intake less prize payouts) reverts to the State as part of the concession terms, but otherwise the company is exempt from the usual income tax laws. In June alone, € 14 million were awarded in prizes, for around a 90% payout ratio.

Sales on nearby commerce, including the huge Centro Vasco da Gama shopping mall, are reported to have increased overall.

Effects on Estoril Casino[edit]

The workers at Estoril Casino, the biggest in Europe, went on strike in January 2005, claiming the opening of the Lisbon Casino, only 35 km away, would reduce the number of clients and threaten their job security. The administration of Estoril-Sol had presented them with a Company Agreement, which said that, if in 36 months, the revenue had gone down due to the Lisbon Casino, they would be able to downsize the workforce. This issue was never fully solved.

The company had announced a projected 20% decline in the revenue of the old casino. That decline was announced to have been just 0,9% in the first month, and 15% after five months.

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