SJM’s Casino Casa Real to shut down on November 21st
By Nelson Moura | Published: 13 November 2025
Summary
SJM Resorts has announced Casino Casa Real will permanently cease operations at 23:59 on 21 November 2025, after coordination with Macau authorities and the venue’s service provider. The move is part of Macau SAR Government policy to reshape the gaming industry by phasing out the existing profit-sharing model used by satellite casinos; satellite operators have until the end of 2025 to adapt to a new business model.
SJM said it is compliant with the amended 2022 Gaming Law and will redeploy all gaming tables and machines from Casa Real to other SJM properties. Customers with unredeemed chips, deposits or cash rebates can claim them at other SJM casinos from 22 November. The company also stated all employees on SJM payroll will keep their jobs and be reassigned within the group; non-SJM local workers at Casa Real will be prioritised for vacancies and offered transitional support.
The announcement follows a wider wave of satellite closures: several SJM-linked venues have already ceased operations and other operators such as Melco and Galaxy have shut smaller sites in recent months.
Key Points
- Casino Casa Real will close permanently at 23:59 on 21 November 2025.
- The closure aligns with Macau Government policy to end the profit‑sharing satellite model by end‑2025 and promote a “healthy and sustainable” gaming industry.
- SJM will redeploy gaming tables and machines to its other casinos; customers can redeem chips and rebates at SJM properties from 22 November.
- SJM says all staff on its payroll will be reassigned within the group; non‑payrolled local workers will get priority for vacancies and transitional support.
- The closure is part of a broader industry shift — several satellite casinos across operators including Melco and Galaxy have already closed this year.
Why should I read this?
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