04/16/20 Japan Jockey Club to host charity fundraiser Cash raised will be donated to a Coronavirus support fund.
04/16/20 Okada Manila shutdown to cost US$139m Operator says it expected to be closed for a total of two months due to Coronavirus, forcing it to cut performance forecasts for the year.
04/16/20 Yokohama mayor announces a two-month IR delay “Considering the spread of the novel coronavirus, we should concentrate on the things which are most important,” Mayor Hayashi explained.
04/16/20 Genting Singapore committed to Yokohama IR Operator confirms it remains engaged in the process of working with the local government on its IR plans.
04/16/20 Okura Holdings shuts some pachinko venues Operator closes some of its pachinko venues after pressure from local governments.
04/16/20 Philippines: POGOs to restart activities at the end of April Despite a number of controversies during the Coronavirus crisis, POGOs are expecting business as usual once the lockdown it lifted.
04/16/20 Crown Resorts to stand down 11,500 employees Gaming giant still plans to pay shareholder dividend despite mass layoffs.
04/15/20 Gambling advertising banned in Armenia Gambling advertising has been banned in Armenia during the Coronavirus pandemic that has swept the globe.
04/15/20 Macau imposes new border restrictions People can only enter they city if they can present a negative Covid-19 test.
04/15/20 Philippines: 501 arrested for illegal gambling Police carry out 149 raids on 13 illegal gambling operators while the country is in lockdown due to Covid-19.
04/15/20 Macau: casinos to report break even EBITDA for 1Q Morgan Stanley analysts estimate that Sands China and Galaxy Entertainment have performed best during the first quarter.
04/15/20 India extends lockdown to May 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers nationwide address and confirms Coronavirus lockdown will continue for another three weeks.
04/15/20 Macau: Melco donates 500,000 surgical masks Gaming operator continues to assist local government in its fight against Coronavirus.
04/15/20 Anti-casino group protests against Wakayama IR Stop Casino Wakayama Association took to the streets last weekend to protest against plans to build an integrated resort in the city.
04/15/20 Scientific Games defiant in liquidity position Gaming giant has reduced monthly costs by more than $100million and is confident it can ride out the Covid-19 storm.