08/18/20 Russian casino Shambhala to create 500 jobs The opening of the new casino in the Primorye area is expected to create 500 new jobs.
08/18/20 Slow recovery in visitation after IVS return If the IVS resumption continues, analysts expect Macau’s six major casino operators to break even by mid-Autumn.
08/18/20 Resorts World Manila revenue halves in 1H Gross gaming revenues at the Philippines casino reached US$125.5 million, down 19 per cent in relation to the first half of 2019.
08/18/20 SkyCity and TAB NZ hit by quarantine extension The casino and betting shops in Auckland will remain closed as NZ government extends quarantine measures.
08/18/20 IPI: “We’ll vigorously defend our exclusive rights” The Saipan casino operator has said it can’t pay its US$15.5 million annual licence fee due to the economic impact of the pandemic.
08/18/20 Record fine for underage gambling at Sydney casino Two teenagers and a 12 -year-old girl were found placing bets and being served alcohol at The Star casino.
08/17/20 Landing appoints HK legislator as non-exec director A Hong Kong legislator has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of casino investor Landing International.
08/17/20 PH Resort completion pushed back to Q2 2022 PH Resorts Group previously expected to finish the casino resort complex in the first quarter of 2022.
08/17/20 Philippines: Melco reveals losses for Q2 Melco Resorts has announced financial results for the three months ending June 30 showing US$49.4 million in losses.
08/16/20 Sands China reports US$716m loss for H1 Profit for the first half fell 167% due to the pandemic.
08/16/20 APE revenue plummets in H1 The company says it will now focus its equipment business on Macau.
08/16/20 Operating revenues fall 79% at Wynn Macau The group has suspended major project capital expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year.
08/16/20 New legal setback for Crown Resorts Public hearings into the operator’s suitability to hold a licence in New South Wales will resume on Monday.
08/16/20 Gamblers could be banned for social media reactions Australia’s responsible wagering association is pushing for bans for bettors who abuse major athletes after losing bets.
08/14/20 Macau: little border movement despite new visas Macau’s authorities have reported a small increase of visitors coming from mainland China after the resumption of visas for Zhuhai.
