Gambler jumps to his death

A man, 41, jumped to his death inside the Sands casino in Macau last night after losing more than $3 million.

Macau police said the man climbed over a 1-metre-high barrier on the third floor of the casino and started walking along a ledge about 6pm.

People inside the casino immediately notified security guards, but just as they approached the man, he took off his coat and jumped 20 metres to the ground.

He was declared dead at the scene.

Police found his wallet, which contained about $2,000 and an identity document, which revealed the man's name was Li.

He had not left a suicide note but staff at the casino said the man had lost about $3.2 million gambling.