Macau gaming operator SJM Resorts, S.A. has confirmed that Casino Legend Palace will officially cease operations at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, following coordination with the Macau SAR Government and other relevant authorities.
Located within the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf complex, the property has been operated by Macau Legend Development Ltd. under SJM Resorts’ gaming license. The closure follows ongoing regulatory changes requiring all satellite casinos to either be directly managed by concessionaires or terminate their operations by the end of 2025.
In a statement, SJM Resorts said the company ‘strictly complies with the Gaming Law as amended in 2022 and related regulations to contribute to the sector’s orderly advancement,’ adding that all gaming tables and slot machines from the Legend Palace Casino will be redeployed to other SJM-operated venues.
Customers holding chips, deposits, or cash rebates accumulated at the casino will be able to redeem them at other SJM casinos starting November 13th. The operator emphasized that ‘all customer entitlements will be duly honored,’ according to the official press release.
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) is expected to dispatch personnel to oversee the shutdown process, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and the proper handling of casino assets.
Employee protection and redeployment
SJM highlighted that local employment remains a top priority. ‘All local employees employed by SJM Resorts will remain employed and be reassigned to other casinos of the company to undertake gaming-related roles according to operational needs,’ the company said.
Meanwhile, Macau Legend employees not directly under SJM will be invited to apply for related vacancies within the group and ‘provided with necessary support to facilitate a smooth transition,’ SJM added.
According to previous filings, Macau Legend Development reported a HK$1.42 billion ($182 million) loss for the first half of 2025, largely attributed to the impending shutdown of its casino operations. The group is now pivoting to focus on non-gaming segments at Fisherman’s Wharf and other regional assets while exploring fundraising options to stabilize its finances.
The closure of Casino Legend Palace will leave six remaining satellite casinos in Macau, all operating under SJM Resorts’ license: Casino Landmark, Casino Kam Pek Paradise, Casino Casa Real, Casino Fortuna, Casino Ponte 16, and Casino Le Royal Arc. Of these, SJM has confirmed plans to integrate the operations of Ponte 16 and L’Arc Macau into its core business structure, while the remaining four are expected to close by the end of the year.
SJM said it will use the transition to ‘consolidate a leadership position on the Macau Peninsula’ through table redeployment to its flagship Grand Lisboa and the soon-to-be upgraded Casino Lisboa downtown.
