Macau’s Greek Mythology casino faces uncertain fate after unexplained closure

Questions are mounting regarding the current and future status of Macau’s Greek Mythology casino.

The Macau Daily Times reported that the casino, which operates under an SJM Holdings license, closed its doors on Dec. 30 and has yet to reopen. Neither casino management nor the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau has yet to comment on the reason behind the closure.

The Times also reported that hotel employees had recently staged a number of work stoppages to protest what they claimed was several months worth of unpaid wages. The Labor Affairs Bureau managed to restore order by promising to act as mediator between staffers and hotel management but it appears these efforts may have come to naught.

Greek Mythology has a colorful history, including a dispute between the two former owners of the hotel in which the casino resides. Back when the Beijing Imperial Palace was still known as the New Century, the hotel was owned by Ng Man Sun – the boss of erstwhile junket operator Amax Holdings – and his paramour, Chen Mei Huan. In 2011, Ng temporarily (or so he thought) transferred an 80% stake in the property to Chen, a stake she chose to keep after the couple parted ways.