04/22/20 Singapore to remain in lockdown until June Casinos remain closed until at least June 1 as country ramps up fight against Coronavirus.
04/22/20 Japan to take action against pachinko operators The government is discussing how to take action against operators who have refused to close parlours during the Covid-19 state of emergency.
04/22/20 Poker machine revenue losses hit $1.5n in Aus Figures from the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR) show just how big an impact the Coronavirus lockdown is having on gambling in the country.
04/21/20 Sportsbet to absorb BetEasy Take over could see Sportsbet command a quarter of the online betting market in Australia.
04/21/20 Malaysia: Genting plans pay cut for staff The operator is planning salary cuts between 20 per cent and 40 per cent due to the impact of Coronavirus.
04/21/20 Donaco casinos remain closed for another week in Cambodia and Vietnam Donaco International confirmed has extended the closure of its gaming operations in Cambodia and Vietnam.
04/21/20 Macau plots €46b expansion in to Hengqin Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng outlines plans to diversify the economy and boost the growth of Macau’s Gross Domestic Product.
04/21/20 Macau considers reducing gaming tax Ho Iat Seng considering measures to help operators survive the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.
04/21/20 Macau economy set to contract 24% in 2020 Fitch Ratings revealed a report where explains the dependence on gaming revenue will drive the city to a fall in economy.
04/21/20 Paradise Co reopens three casinos in South Korea Business as usual for casino operator with three casinos now open to the public following the Covid-19 closure.
04/20/20 Aus: Health expert warns of online gambling dangers A leading health professional in Australia has warned of the dangers of online gambling during the lockdown as the industry booms.
04/20/20 Philippines: casinos likely to remain closed Lockdown measures in the Philippines are to be modified or extended this week, with casinos likely to remain closed.
04/20/20 Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ of 2021 Olympics The chances of the Olympics going ahead in 2021 are looking less likely according to a leading scientist in Japan.
04/20/20 India: eight businessmen arrested for gambling Individuals charged with gambling while the country is on lockdown due to Coronavirus.
04/20/20 Macau: gaming workers concerned about jobs The Macau Gaming Association and Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau and Labor Affairs Bureau push the govt to support workers.
