US-based union trade has identified a number of lending and consulting firms across China that have links with junket groups.

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), on its website Macau Gaming Watch, has released a list of about 29 enterprises in China set up by individuals that are connected to Macau junket companies.

According to the list, most of the companies are based in mainland Chinese cities Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Beijing and Hong Kong and are involved in financial lending and investment consulting sectors.

“A set of Beijing-based companies linked to the ‘Cui’ family behind Macau’s Heng Sheng junket group operate as jewelry, pawnshop and loan outfits,” the union stated.