Inside Asian Gaming

IAG APR 2023年4月 亞博匯 46 In February, one operator, MGM China, began to mass- recruit dealers in light of being awarded an additional 200 gamingtablesby thegovernment. Upon successful completion of training, a prospective dealer is going to take home a competitive salary package, which is basically in line with market pay levels. This “Macau residents-only” hiring event drew a huge turnout to try their luck, and applicants consisted of everyone from up- and-coming practitioners to industry veterans. THE QUEST FOR HOSPITALITY TALENT Unfortunately, hotel operations are not afforded the same luxury. Concessionaires and some satellite casino managers might have more of a struggle to fill the service-related jobs on their properties, compared to their high-paying gaming positions. It was reported that aconcessionaire was forced to keep 2,200 guest rooms closed during the golden CNY holiday, primarily due to a lack of adequate staff. NOT ALL JOBS ARE CREATED EQUAL The “Big Six” and others are desperately seeking to restaff their hotel vacancies from foreign and domestic talent pools. In addition to importing qualified labor from outside, most concessionaires have been hosting a series of job fairs to attract and acquire potential new hires. Industry sources indicate that it has been a struggle to fill hotel vacancies as there is a scarcity of applicants willing to work in non-gaming roles. COLUMNISTS