09/13/20 Star sues insurance provider for Covid-19 losses The company claims its policy covered “risks of business interruption” but the insurance provider has denied its claim.
09/13/20 Intralot NZ extends government contract until 2025 The company will continue to provide reporting, accounting and security management for Class 4 gaming venues.
09/13/20 Indian gaming market to reach US$5bn by 2022 The real money games segment is expected to be worth around US$1.7bn.
09/12/20 Macau Grand Prix to be held in November For the first time since 1982, there will be no F3 event. Drivers and teams may have to quarantine.
09/11/20 Suncity’s Hoiana will contribute to profits from 2022 According to research, the casino project in Vietnam will eventually generate EBITDA of US$470 million per year.
09/11/20 Macau asks companies to help divesify city’s economy Macau’s chief executive met with Chinese companies and asked for support to help GDP recover following the pandemic.
09/11/20 Malaysia: Genting downgraded to negative RAM Ratings has downgraded Genting Berhad and Genting Malaysia Berhad’s outlooks from stable to negative.
09/11/20 JRA to reopen off-track betting shops Reopening will take place this weekend after seven months of closure.
09/11/20 Victoria gambling regulator issues three-year plan The VCGLR has presented a plan outlining goals for 2020 – 23.
09/11/20 IPI faces another legal complaint A former plaintiff says the company has failed to fulfil an agreed settlement.
09/11/20 Crown Casino wins Federal Court tax challenge The operator had argued that the cost of commissions and win/loss rebates paid to junkets should be taken into account when calculating tax.
09/11/20 AGEM gaming equipment association gains new members AGEM has incorporated six new members including Japanese manufacturer Omron.
09/10/20 Malaysia: online gambling rises during pandemic Due to lockdown measures, online gambling has doubled in the state of Sarawak.
09/10/20 Macau gaming tax collection down 70% January to August Authorities have revealed the steep drop in revenue from gaming taxes.
09/10/20 Japan: opposition leader fights IR project Yukio Edano, leader of a new opposition party, spoke against IRs on a visit to Yokohama.
