Macau casinos join art initiative to broaden entertainment options

Bringing more tourists into Macau isn’t just about giving them more gambling options; it’s increasingly important to offer them a variety of entertainment options. Seemingly as a part of that effort, six Macau casino operators have pledged a combined MOP18 million ($2.2 million) to the “Art Macao 2019” initiative, reports GGRAsia.

The six operators, Melco, Galaxy Entertainment, MGM China, Sands China, SJM Holdings and Wynn Macau, will each put MOP3 million ($370,000) towards the cause. Their combined efforts surpass the MOP16.6 million ($2.05 million) that Macau will pay towards the initiative.

The casino’s contribution was revealed by Alexias Tam Chon Weng, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, at a May 28 ceremony. They casinos will also each host an exhibit.

The first offering, hosted by Galaxy Entertainment, is the “Grace Kelly: From Hollywood to Monaco – Artists’ Tributes,” which opened on May 16 and will run until August 28.