The gaming concession system in Macao: reform or retain?

IF 2.3 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Asian Education and Development Studies Pub Date : 2024-02-20 DOI:10.1108/aeds-09-2023-0122

Changbin Wang, Libo Yan

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to examine the problems of the concession system that Macao has long-term adopted to regulate its gaming industry and discuss alternatives.

Design/methodology/approach

Theoretical reflection was used to provide qualitatively different insights about governmental supervision of the gaming industry.

Findings

Two options for reform are proposed: (1) replace the concession system with a licensing system that does not restrict the number of concessionaires or the period of concession or (2) adopt a modified form of the concession system that changes the number of concessionaires, period of concessions and methods for selecting concessionaires.

Practical implications

This study’s results have implications for the Macao government and other gaming jurisdictions in Asia.

Originality/value

This study provides a comprehensive examination of the concession system for governmental supervision of the gaming industry.

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澳门博彩特许权制度：改革还是保留？

目的本研究旨在探讨澳门长期以来采用特许经营制度来管理博彩业所存在的问题，并讨论其替代方案。研究结果提出了两种改革方案：（1）以不限制特许经营商数量和特许经营期的发牌制度取代特许经营制度；或（2）采用特许经营制度的修正形式，改变特许经营商的数量、特许经营期和遴选特许经营商的方法。

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Asian Education and Development Studies EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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期刊介绍： Asian Education and Development Studies (AEDS) is a new journal showcasing the latest research on education, development and governance issues in Asian contexts. AEDS fosters cross-boundary research with the aim of enhancing our socio-scientific understanding of Asia. AEDS invites original empirical research, review papers and comparative analyses as well as reports and research notes around education, political science, sociology and development studies. Articles with strong comparative perspectives and regional insights will be especially welcome. In-depth examinations of the role of education in the promotion of social, economic, cultural and political development in Asia are also encouraged. AEDS is the official journal of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association. Key topics for submissions: Educational development in Asia, Globalization and regional responses from Asia, Social development and social policy in Asia, Urbanization and social change in Asia, Politics and changing governance in Asia, Critical development issues and policy implications in Asia, Demographic change and changing social structure in Asia. Key subject areas for research submissions: Education, Political Science, Sociology , Development Studies .