Macau Police Investigate Suspected Murder at Sands Casino: Media

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Police at the world's largest gambling center, Macau, are investigating a rare murder in a five-star casino after the discovery of a Chinese man stabbed in bed, the CT broadcaster reported on Monday. .

Murders have been rare in China since Portugal lost control of what was a colonial backwater on the heels of China's south coast 20 years ago.

The alleged killing took place at the Conrad Macau hotel in Sands China, the police said, citing the police. Slower growth of the continent, a weaker yuan and a threatening trade war with the United States threaten to derail Macao's growth.

The victim, 41, an active player on the continent, was stabbed. The case was under investigation and no further details were available, said TDM.

Police in Macau and Sands China did not respond to requests for comment. The company is controlled by American billionaire Sheldon Adelson, Las Vegas Sands.

Macau is the only place in China where casino games are legal. Casino revenues declined in January for the first time in more than two years.

The violent crimes in Macau have often been linked to its Junket operators – the middlemen who bring the richest of China to the gaming tables. Slower growth and tighter regulation have prevented many small businesses in the small business sector to stay in business.

Criminal gangs known as triads operating in Macau are generally involved in cases of extortion, money laundering, murder and prostitution.