06/08/20 SkyCity cannot swap blackjack for pokies The casino’s bid to add more electronic slot machines has finally been rejected.
06/06/20 China launches illegal gambling whistleblower service Citizens can report illegal gambling through the website by scanning a QR code.
06/06/20 Casino suppliers’ stock value recovered in May Stock value remained down 16% in May 2019 but marked recovery after April.
06/06/20 MGM accepts new delay on Osaka casino MGM’s international arm is still interested in biding for Osaka’s IR in spite of further delay.
06/06/20 POGOs’ Covid-19 tests privately funded ASPAP spokesperson Margarita Gutierrez has said the government was not covering the cost of testing POGO workers and their families.
06/06/20 Macau’s Galaxy ICC begins taking requests Interested clients can request quotes via the GICC’s website. Venues are set to open in early 2021.
06/06/20 Ho’s daughter registers interest in father’s estate Deborah Ho is the youngest daughter of casino mogul Stanley Ho Hung and his deceased first wife Clementina Angela Leitao.
06/05/20 Marina Bay Sands under US investigation The Singapore casino is being probed by the United States Department of Justice over whether anti-money laundering regulations were breached.
06/05/20 Changes to international flights and visas in China More airlines will be able to operate flights into the country, while measures are taken to boost business travel.
06/05/20 Crown Perth reopens restaurants but not casino This weekend guests and diners will be able to return the Western Australian giant’s venue but gaming floors will remain closed.
06/05/20 Meg-Star Group appoints new COO The Macau junket investor has appointed its chief advisor Ray Lok as the chief operating officer.
06/05/20 DoubleDown Interactive files for IPO The Seoul-based developer is seeking to raise up to $100 million in IPO on New York’s Nasdaq.
06/05/20 Osaka delays IR deadline again The deadline for proposals for the city’s IR has been put back by a further six months.
06/05/20 Fewer than 10 POGOs approved to reopen Many applications in the Philippines have been denied or stalled, in some cases because of unpaid tax on workers’ salaries.
06/04/20 One gambler creates 3% of May revenue at Macau casino An unnamed Taiwanese gambler has reportedly been thanked for his contribution at Macau’s City of Dreams casino.
