Macau Ends Covid Lockdown, Casinos Reopen | Casino Listings news

Macau has lifted its executive order that locked down the former Portuguese colony due to a Covid-19 outbreak, allowing casinos to reopen their doors. Casinos were technically allowed to reopen on July 23rd with reduced capacity, but now casino will be able to operate with policies that were in place before the lockdown was initiated, albeit with mask requirements and negative tests for visitors. Macau’s gaming industry has struggled mightily due to Covid restrictions. It is largely dependent on visits from the Chinese mainland, and with the stringent protocols in place to prevent Covid transmission, visitor numbers have sagged. The…