(Macau, 3 May 2012) – Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. ("SJM") is proud to be the sole Official Sponsor of the Macau Grand Prix for the second consecutive year, and continues to be the title sponsor of two world-class races, namely the SJM Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix and the FIA World Touring Car Championship (FIA WTCC) – Guia Race of Macau – Presented by SJM, the latter for the eleventh consecutive year. 

The Macau Grand Prix is a world famous sports event which is developed locally.  Throughout the years, SJM has been very supportive of this most historic race meeting in Asia.  The 59th Macau Grand Prix, which will be held from 15 to 18 November 2012, once again has SJM as its largest partner.  In addition to being the sole Official Sponsor, SJM is also the title sponsor of the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, and the Guia Race of Macau, which is counted as the final two rounds of the world famous FIA World Touring Cup Championship.

SJM, Macau's only truly local casino company, adheres to the principle of "from society to society" and supports many activities, including local sports events like the Macau Grand Prix, for enhancing Macau’s global image and diversifying its tourism offerings.

Dr. Ambrose So, Chief Executive Officer of SJM Holdings Limited, said, "While celebrating its 10th anniversary, SJM is delighted to be once again the largest partner of the Macau Grand Prix this year.  Rooted in Macau for half a century, we have been involved in the development and growth of the Macau Grand Prix from a local experience into an international sports festival.  We are honoured to join hands with the government in spreading knowledge of this iconic event of Macau to every corner of the world."