Macau government remains unfazed by a series of crackdowns that Chinese authorities launched against junket operators in mainland China, saying the incident in Crown Casino Resorts will not have any impact on its casino industry.

Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong Vai Tac made this assurance on Thursday as he tries to calm spooked casino operators, who fear that Chinese authorities will target their operations next.

He pointed out that arrest and detention of 18 Crown staffers, including its head of international VIP business Jason O’Connor, should not have any direct bearing on gaming firms operating in Macau.

“There is no direct connection between the incident and local gaming operators,” Leong told Macau DTM, adding that Chinese authorities remain committed to keeping the gaming industry healthy.