Gaming resort operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a statement yesterday that it was honoured at the Asia Gaming Awards 2023 for its achievements in Best Responsible Gaming Programme and Outstanding Contribution in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
According to the statement, the awards recognise the efficacy of the company’s responsible gaming (RG) initiatives and commitment to “developing and maintaining a culture of RG in every jurisdiction of operation”, as well as its “proactive contributions and innovative CSR initiatives” to give back to the community through its Simple Acts of Kindness volunteering programme.
Melco’s Chairman & CEO Lawrence Ho Yau-lung was quoted in the statement as saying: “We look forward to further promoting and instilling a culture of RG within the company and the community through our three-pronged strategy that includes technology and process, community engagement and colleague education”, as well as continuing to “attend to society’s transforming needs to provide timely, active solutions through our Simple Acts of Kindness volunteering initiative.”
This undated handout photo provided by Melco Resorts & Entertainment yesterday shows volunteers during one of its Simple Acts of Kindness activities.