Melco Resorts & Entertainment will terminate the operations of Grand Dragon Casino and Mocha Kuong Fat from next week, the company has announced.
In a statement, Melco said that Grand Dragon Casino will close its doors permanently just before midnight on Monday 22 September followed by Mocha Kuong Fat 48 hours later before midnight on Wednesday 24 September. The closure dates for Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel and Mocha Royal Hotel will be announced separately in due course, with the decision to shutter all four operations approved by the Macao SAR Government.
Melco also noted that it is working in close collaboration with the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) to carry out closing procedures for the relevant venues in an orderly manner.
“All gaming tables currently operating at Grand Dragon Casino will be reallocated to the City of Dreams Casino at the designated time, while the electronic gaming machines at the Mocha Clubs that are closing will be reallocated to the Altira, City of Dreams and Studio City casinos operated by Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited in the Macao SAR, as approved by the DICJ,” it said.
Regarding staff arrangements, Melco stated that local employees currently working at Grand Dragon Casino and the Mocha Clubs that are closing will be reassigned to other Melco casinos and gaming areas as operational needs dictate to ensure job stability and a smooth transition.
It added, “All customers’ rights are safeguarded after the cessation of these operations. Customers holding Grand Dragon casino chips after its closure may exchange them at the Melco Club/Signature Club counter at the Altira Casino from 23 September 2025. The customers of the Mocha Clubs that will close will be able to continue to use their gaming slips (TITO) at Mocha Inner Harbor, Mocha Golden Dragon and Mocha Sintra Hotel which will continue in operation.”
Melco revealed in June that it planned to cease operations of its only satellite casino, Grand Dragon Casino, before the end of the year, and would shut down three of its slot machine clubs operating under the Mocha Clubs brand.
This came on the same day that it was revealed all 11 of Macau’s satellite casinos – including the nine run by SJM Resorts and another by Galaxy Entertainment Group – would cease operations by the end of this year. SJM has outlined its intention to wholly-acquire two of its satellites – Ponte 16 and L’Arc – to continue operating as SJM casinos, although no further updates on these acquisitions have been provided.
