Lio Chi Chong
Acting Director of Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ)
Lio Chi Chong is a senior official in Macau’s gaming regulatory body, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). He served as Deputy Director of the DICJ for an extended period before being elevated to Acting Director in early January 2025, following the departure of former director Adriano Marques Ho. His appointment was made by Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, and is considered interim while a permanent director is sought.
In his role as Deputy Director, Lio Chi Chong oversaw enforcement and coordination of Macau’s casino industry, contributing to the regulation of one of the world’s largest gambling markets. His swearing-in as Deputy Director was reported by the Macau Daily Times. With his promotion to Acting Director, he now leads the DICJ, which is responsible for inspecting and coordinating gaming activities in Macau, ensuring compliance with the region’s strict regulatory framework.
No further career history—such as prior private-sector roles or education—is publicly available from the sources reviewed. Lio Chi Chong does not maintain a public LinkedIn presence, and his professional background beyond his tenure at the DICJ remains undocumented in the industry publications that cover his appointments.