09/09/21 Suncity chairman sells stake in Sun International Alvin Chau, CEO of Suncity Group Holdings, has announced he has sold his stake in financial services firm Sun International for US$9m.
09/09/21 Macau gaming tax revenue reaches US$2.7bn as of July Macau’s government collected MOP22.2bn (US$2.7bn) in tax revenue from the gaming industry in the first seven months of the year.
09/09/21 Sands China posts US$125m net loss for August Sands China has reported a net loss of US$125m for August, while monthly GGR plummeted 82 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels.
09/08/21 Macau: 2021 GGR will be down 65% from pre-covid levels Fitch Ratings Inc predicts that Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) will be down 65 per cent from 2019 levels, closing close to MOP102.4bn this year.
09/08/21 Macau restructures Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau Authorities in Macau have announced the appointment of 14 new staff to increase the number of management personnel for the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ).
09/08/21 Hong Kong to ease Covid-19 restrictions with Macau and Guangdong Hong Kong will launch a “Come2HK” campaign designed to resume the flow of people between Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau.
09/08/21 Manila halts the easing of Covid-19 restrictions Authorities have decided Manila will remain under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until at least September 15.
09/08/21 New Zealand casinos: temporary changes amid Covid-19 measures Authorities have allowed SkyCityHamilton Casino and Christchurch Casino to establish temporary cashiering facilities in their venues to comply with the Covid-19 social distancing measures.
09/08/21 MGM launches new luxury suites in Cotai MGM China has announced the launch of new south tower accommodation at its Cotai venue.
09/08/21 Sands China supports Guangdong-Macau plans for Hengqin Sands China has welcomed the Guangdong-Macau plan to develop an intensive cooperation zone on Hengqin.
09/07/21 GWC prioritised Crown Perth’s financial interests, inquiry hears The Royal Commission into Crown Perth has heard that Western Australia’s Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) put Crown Perth’s financial interest before public interest.
09/07/21 Japan: Akimoto sentenced to four years in prison Tsukasa Akimoto has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to bribe two people connected to the Chinese gaming company 500.com.
09/07/21 CNMI Governor in favour of allowing online gambling Governor Ralph DLG Torres has said he will support online gaming in the Northern Mariana Islands.
09/07/21 Macau raises expectations for October Golden Week Authorities now believe the October Golden Week will see nearly 30,000 visitors a day as the city continues to ease Covid-19 restrictions.
