• About Us
  • The Team
  • Advertise with Us

The latest news on the gaming industry in Asia

() () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () ()
  • Home
  • Macau
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia
  • World
  • Features
  • Industry Talk
  • Trends & Tech
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • RSS Feed
    • LinkedIn

E-Sports could boost appeal of Macau casinos: scholar

Dec 04, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  


E-Sports could boost appeal of Macau casinos: scholar

Competitive video games, also known as e-Sports, could be a good addition to the non-gaming offering of Macau’s casino resorts, suggested on Monday local scholar and legislator Davis Fong Ka Chio (pictured). The inclusion of e-Sports could also make the city’s casinos more competitive, as well as more attractive to younger generations, he added.

Mr Fong, the director of the Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming at the University of Macau, was one of the speakers at the Tenth International Conference on the Legal Reforms of Macau in the Global Context – Gaming Law, held at the University of Macau.

The scholar said he believes that e-Sports is a segment that can complement the non-gaming offering of the city’s casino resorts.

“The setup for e-Sports is more or less the same as for a big convention centre … whenever there is an international e-Sports competition, thousands of players gather [in one venue]. And this [e-Sports] event does not last just one or two days – it could last a month,” Mr Fong told reporters on the sidelines of Monday’s conference. He added that the participants in such competitions could also help improve the performance of other business segments, such as catering, accommodation and other entertainment offers.

During the conference, Mr Fong suggested that the city’s casino operators could continue to evaluate market demand by hosting more e-Sports competitions. The scholar did not agree however that such segment should be classified as gaming.

“In 2017, there have been some casino operators here that have hosted such [e-Sports] tournaments. We should continue to test whether this non-gaming item is successful or not, and gather some more experience. After that we can have a more accurate understanding in order for it to be introduced to the [city's] gaming legal framework,” Mr Fong said during the conference.

Macau-based casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd was the title sponsor of an e-Sport event held from August 25 to 27 at its Cotai property Broadway Macau. Another e-Sports event, “GIRLGAMER 2017 Esports Festival”, was held from late August to early September at Studio City in Cotai, a property promoted by Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd.


  • tweet
Related articles
  • Studio City new water park launches May 22: Melco
    Studio City new water park launches May...

    Apr 01, 2021  

  • Dore case to rejig Macau gaming structure: ex-govt advisor
    Dore case to rejig Macau gaming...

    Mar 30, 2021  

More news
  • VIP gaming not defined in Japan draft rules: IR Forum
    VIP gaming not defined in Japan draft...

    Apr 21, 2021  

  • Macau 1Q gaming suspect transaction reports up 2pct
    Macau 1Q gaming suspect transaction...

    Apr 21, 2021  


Latest News

VIP gaming not defined in Japan draft rules: IR Forum

VIP gaming not defined in Japan draft rules: IR Forum

Apr 21, 2021  

Japan’s draft regulations for casinos, undergoing public consultation until May 9, still require clarifications in key areas, including the definition of VIP play, says Kentaro Maruta (pictured) of...
Read More
Macau 1Q gaming suspect transaction reports up 2pct

Macau 1Q gaming suspect transaction reports up 2pct

Apr 21, 2021  

Macau govt, analysts tip May Day bounty at casino resorts

Macau govt, analysts tip May Day bounty at casino resorts

Apr 20, 2021  

Paradise Ent says deployment of own slots hit by pandemic

Paradise Ent says deployment of own slots hit by pandemic

Apr 20, 2021  

Sign up to our FREE Newsletter

UB8V5.qr.16(Click here for more)

Pick of the Day

”We are filled with gratitude and excitement as we approach our opening this June and hope to play a role in Las Vegas’s rebound after what has been an incredibly challenging year”

Scott Sibella

President of Resorts World Las Vegas



Most Popular

  • Talks on NagaWorld lay-offs amid pandemic: sourceTalks on NagaWorld lay-offs amid pandemic: source April 19, 2021
  • Macau gaming demand recovering comfortably: analystsMacau gaming demand recovering comfortably: analysts April 20, 2021
  • NUSTAR complex in Cebu slated to open 2022: UHRINUSTAR complex in Cebu slated to open 2022: UHRI April 16, 2021
  • Macau govt, analysts tip May Day bounty at casino resortsMacau govt, analysts tip May Day bounty at casino resorts April 20, 2021
  • Macau VIP GGR up 20pct sequentially in 1Q: govtMacau VIP GGR up 20pct sequentially in 1Q: govt April 16, 2021
Copyright 2014-2021 TEAM Publishing and Consultancy Ltd / All rights reserved
  • Code of Ethics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us