07/28/20 Genting sees potential in cruise bubbles The president of Genting Cruise Lines believes “cruise bubbles” between Taiwan and territories that have Covid-19 under control offer tourism hope.
07/28/20 IBIA calls for in-play sports betting in Australia This association believes the lack of local regulation in Australia favours offshore Asian operators.
07/28/20 BIR tells PAGCOR: 5% tax was set in 2017 BIR Commisioner Caesar Dulay has cited a revenue memorandum from 2017 to contradict Pagcor’s claim that the tax is new.
07/28/20 Shambala casino ready to open in Primorye Over 3.5 billion rubbles (US$48.8 million) have already been invested in the first stage of the region’s second casino.
07/28/20 China lottery sales recover from Covid-19 Combined sales in the Sports and Welfare Lotteries reached RMB33.57 billion (US$4.79 billion) in June.
07/28/20 Donaco completes entitlement offer for US$9.9m The proceeds will go to repay its main lender and to make up for the lower gaming revenues at its Cambodia and Vietnam casinos.
07/28/20 SkyCity Adelaide adds new restaurants and bars Australia’s SkyCity Adelaide casino plans to hire around 700 people for mid-2021 to work at the new outlets.
07/26/20 Indian court pushes for online gaming regulation The Madras High Court in India has said legislation is needed to regulate the sector and to attract investment.
07/26/20 Galaxy Ent to pay no bonuses this year The company will extend its unpaid licence scheme and has suspended contributions to employees’ pension funds.
07/26/20 Pandemic might change Korea gambling ban South Koreans are only allowed to gamble at the remote Kangwon Land casino, but the pandemic might change that.
07/26/20 Macau Polytechnic Institute releases study on gaming fatigue The institute found people tend to gain an objective view and understanding of gaming behaviour after novelty passes.
07/26/20 Singapore launches new tourism campaign SingapoRediscovers is a SGD45 million (US$32.5 million) public initiative aimed at attracting locals to hospitality and leisure experiences.
07/26/20 Suntrust to pay US$66m deposit for Manila IR Suncity will increase its stake in the Philippines subsidiary from 51 to 74 per cent.
07/26/20 Adelson says LVS could re-enter Japan IR race The chairman and CEO of American casino giant says the company may be interested if Japan changes the regulations.
07/24/20 SkyCity receives NZ$9.4m in further wage subsidies New Zealand’s SkyCity has now received a total NZ$31 million in wage subsides during the pandemic crisis.
