Revenue from gaming so far this year is similar to that for the same period last year, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Tam Pak Yuen, disclosed today.

He said despite a slowdown in growth, the Government was still confident revenue would be maintained at its present level.

On the recent lay-offs by a gaming operator, Mr Tam said this was not a common occurrence. He said that each gaming company would adjust its human resources accordingly to its business.

However, the adjustment should be implemented legally and reasonably, he said, and the aggrieved could bring their complaints to the Labour Affairs Bureau.

Mr Tam stressed the gaming industry was in a stable condition.

He said he has not heard of any plans for mass lay-offs. If there was any, it would be communicated to the Labour Affairs Bureau, he said.

The Bureau was now studying the promotional plans for local gaming staff submitted by the companies, he added.