08/11/20 Share prices force IPI executive director to sell Cui Li Jie remains IPI’s main stakeholder. Less than 2 per cent of issued capital has changed hands.
08/11/20 Casino Canberra reopens after lockdown Aquis Entertainment’s casino had been shut for almost four months due to lockdown measures.
08/11/20 Horse racing in Japan continues without audiences The Japan Racing Association (JRA) has cancelled the reopening of Niigata Racecourse.
08/11/20 Perth casino under lockdown after pepper-spray attack A man reportedly attacked dozens of players at Crown Perth in Western Australia.
08/10/20 Macau Legend Cape Verde IR delayed Macau Legend group will continue with the development of an integrated resort in Cape Verde, despite delays due to the pandemic.
08/10/20 Genting HK expects losses of at least US$300m for 1H Hong Kong-based Genting, which operates casino venues and cruises, expects to report at least US$300 million in losses due to the pandemic.
08/10/20 Jeju Dream Tower expected to open in October Opening of the new casino resort will on Jeju Island, South Korea, is expected to go ahead despite the pandemic.
08/09/20 Bowie resigns as MGM China’s executive director The company has also announced the appointment of former MGM Resorts International exec Khanna Molino as non-executive director.
08/09/20 Pansy Ho registers interest in father’s estate Pansy Ho is the richest woman in Hong Kong, with an estimated fortune of US$4.25 billion and investments in two of Macau’s six casinos.
08/09/20 NSW offers to host Australian Open The state’s deputy has offered to host all mayor sports competitions facing cancellation in Australia.
08/09/20 Londoner to open “when visitation shows increase” Sands China’s US$2.2bn new hotel will be finished by the third quarter of 2020.
08/09/20 NZ capital considers lower cap on pokies Wellington wants to reduce the cap on the amount of machines allowed but some question the effectiveness in reducing gambling issues.
08/07/20 Laos deports hundreds of Chinese casino goers Laos has reported the arrest of hundreds of Chinese gamblers that illegally crossed the border to gamble despite Covid-19 travel restrictions.
08/07/20 Macau expecting “good news” on border restrictions Macau is working with the Chinese government on loosening border restrictions to boost the economy.
08/07/20 Yokohama concerned over viability of IR project Yokohama city is evaluating a way to move forward with its integrated resort project after hold ups due to the pandemic.
