concerns; thus, this study does not address more extensive view-
points of family issues (e.g., family relationship, child-caring, living
burden, rent pressure, and housing quality). Further studies can
strengthen this dimension of family-related concerns. Third, ac-
cording to the results of this study, it is definitely not satisfactory to
compare the opinions of the survey respondents only based on
their social backgrounds because there are more far-reaching fac-
tors (such as religious beliefs, social structure, and lifestyle) that can
influence the behaviors and attitudes of local residents. Therefore,
future studies could examine the influential differences of these
extensive factors. As indicated by Lee and Back (2006), the resi-
dents' attitudes and perceptions toward casino impacts may also
shift through different stages of industry development. Therefore, it
is necessary to perform further research studies with proper
modifications of the survey questionnaire after alterations in the
political-economic environment and developmental stage.
As suggested by Swarbrooke (1999), tourism development
needs to be economically viable but should not destroy resources
(particularly recourses from physical environments and the social
fabric of the host community) on which the future of tourism
development closely relies. Wan (2012) also mentioned that the
survey respondents believe that long-term and thorough planning
can efficiently lessen the negative impacts of casino gambling es-
tablishments. Policies or legal regulations within the gaming in-
dustry (such as age limitations for entry or admission charges)
could make the gaming industry more consolidated and could also
prevent increases in the number of problem gamblers. The out-
comes of this study reflect the viewpoints of the residents of Macau
and Singapore toward the impacts of casino gambling development
to a certain degree; therefore, this study could provide an impor-
tant reference to the governments of these two areas in order to aid
them in making long-term and efficient plans, policies, and regu-
lations of industry developments. Other regions (particularly in
countries with a high population of Chinese residents) could also
consider utilizing the findings of this study as a policy-making
reference for casino establishments.