Key Moments:
- The Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel slot hall is scheduled to close on Monday, November 24, at 11:59 p.m.
- Melco Resorts is reallocating gaming machines and reassigning 44 affected staff members to other Macau venues.
- Patrons will continue to have the right to redeem gaming slips at alternative Melco properties.
Ongoing Closures Across Melco’s Macau Slot Venues
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd is moving forward with the closure of Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel’s slot-machine hall, which will cease operations at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 24. This Taipa-based venue is part of a broader network of Mocha-branded parlors under Melco’s umbrella in Macau. The move follows the recent closure of Mocha Kuong Fat slot parlor and the Grand Dragon Casino in Taipa. Melco has previously indicated that the Grand Dragon Casino would close before the end of 2025, along with several smaller venues, including Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel. The company plans to close Mocha Hotel Royal on the Macau peninsula before the year concludes.
Regulatory Oversight and Procedure
Melco has emphasized that all steps involved in shutting down Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel will adhere strictly to relevant laws and regulations. Oversight and monitoring by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau will ensure a compliant, orderly process. In addition, all electronic gaming machines from the closing venue are set to be transferred to other licensed Melco casinos within Macau, pending authorization from the DICJ.
| Venue | Closure Status | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel | Closes November 24 | Taipa |
| Mocha Kuong Fat | Closed (September) | Macau |
| Grand Dragon Casino | Closed (September), complete closure before end of 2025 | Taipa |
| Mocha Hotel Royal | To close before year-end | Macau Peninsula |
Employee and Customer Provisions
All employees currently working at the Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel slot hall are being reassigned to other Melco-owned casinos and gaming facilities, with placements determined by business requirements. This effort is designed to support a seamless transition while maintaining employment continuity. Macau’s regulator will coordinate with the city’s Labour Affairs Bureau to monitor the adjustment process for all 44 workers impacted by this closure.
To safeguard customers’ interests, Melco has clarified that gaming slips issued by Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel will remain valid for use at other properties, including Altira Casino, Mocha Inner Harbor, Mocha Golden Dragon, and Mocha Sintra Hotel.
Streamlining Strategy and Market Adaptation
These developments align with Melco Resorts’ broader strategy aimed at refining its Macau slot operations in response to evolving regulatory and market dynamics. As the company continues to wind down select venues—including the Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel and Mocha Hotel Royal—it is focused on balancing operational efficiency with regulatory compliance and ongoing commitments to both employees and customers. Service standards and regulatory adherence are expected to remain robust across Melco’s consolidated Macau footprint.
- Author
Daniel Williams
