Ng Wai Han appointed Head of Macau’s gaming regulator | Gambling Insider

Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau appoints its first female director.

Key points:

Key points:

– Ng Wai Han has been appointed as the new director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) for a one-year term

– This appointment makes Ng the first woman to lead the bureau in its history

Ng Wai Han has been appointed as the new director of Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). This appointment, effective immediately for a one-year term, makes Ng the first woman to hold this position in the bureau’s history. The official announcement was made in the Boletim Oficial (Número 19, II Série).

Ng has experience in Macao’s public service, including senior roles in the Labour Affairs Bureau and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau. She has held senior positions in Macau’s Labour Affairs Bureau from 1999 to 2017, including as acting deputy director. More recently, Ng served as the deputy director of the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau before being appointed its director in September 2023.

The appointment was made by Tai Kin Ip, the secretary for economy and finance, who cited Ng’s professional competence as the main factor in her selection.

Good to know: Ng holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Law, providing a legal foundation for overseeing Macau’s gaming industry

Ng Wai Han’s appointment as head of Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau comes as the Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, sets out a legal approach to the satellite casino transition, focusing on guiding concessionaires to take responsibility for staff and planning.

Additionally, Secretary Tai Kin Ip has outlined plans for tighter oversight and a coordinated transition for satellite casinos, aiming to focus on the investment structure and non-gaming growth in the region.