Macau reports lowest gambling problem numbers ever

In a city that is specialized towards casino entertainment, a close eye has to be kept on problem gambling amongst the citizenry. Pleasantly for Macau, 2018 registered as their best year for that category yet, with the lowest total of problem gamblers registered ever.

GGRAsia reports that since Macau opened up registration for those who had gambling problems in 2011, a total of 1,146 people have registered for the list. In 2018, the lowest total ever joined the list, at just 133 people, 15.3% lower than the previous year.

Macau’s problem gambling program, called the “Central Registry System of Individuals with Gambling Disorder,” is used to both help the individuals who sign up, and to gain statistical information on those who sign up.

In 2018, 81% of those who signed up indicated that they were gainfully employed. Of that percentage, 12% worked as dealers in one of the local casinos.