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It explicitly prohibits online betting within Macau, with potential violators facing penalties of up to eight years in prison.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Emphasizing the Need for Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>During the bill\u2019s presentation, Secretary for Administration and Justice Andr\u00e9 Cheong Weng Chon underscored the necessity of updating Macau\u2019s gaming laws to align with the evolving landscape of the industry. He emphasized the urgency of combatting online gambling, which poses new challenges not addressed by existing laws.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed legislation introduces provisions for undercover operations to tackle illegal gambling activities effectively. It establishes a protection regime for individuals providing information to law enforcement and permits home searches during specified hours.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the difficulty of preempting all illegal gambling activities, Secretary Chon expressed confidence that the new legislation would bolster efforts to combat such offenses. 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