Ho Iat-Seng cautions against Macau's over reliance on gambling

Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat-Seng said today the coronavirus crisis had brought into focus the risks to the city from its heavy dependance on gambling.

In his policy address today, he said, the virus had “exposed the vulnerability and huge risks of Macau economy's over reliance on gambling tourism."

He said the city should take note of Macau's problems and challenges. “Some structural and deep seated problems are beginning to emerge and affect the sustainable development of the social economy."