05/26/20 Okada Manila to cut more than 1,000 employees Operator lays off staff as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the forced casino closure in the country.
05/26/20 RITA cuts 230 TAB jobs New Zealand’s Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) will cut 230 jobs at the Totalisator Agency Board (TAB).
05/26/20 IAG and SiGMA Group announce special game streaming presentation The presentation will explore what Asia’s land-based casinos can learn from Europe’s iGaming boom.
05/26/20 Macau daily GGR down last week, say analysts The average daily rate was estimated to be approximately MOP25million (US$3.1million) reflecting a 103 percent decrease year-on-year.
05/26/20 Casino operator MGM picks up several HR awards Casino operator has been recognised regionally and globally for its human resources and talent development efforts.
05/26/20 King of Gambling Stanley Ho dies age 98 Founder of SJM Holding and the man attributed with helping to turn Macau into a gambling destination has passed away.
05/25/20 Duterte to reassess lockdown measures Businesses including casino operators optimistic the easing of restrictions could come soon.
05/25/20 PAGCOR publishes reopening guidelines Regulator outlines health and safety measures for licensees preparing to reopen post Covid-19 pandemic.
05/25/20 POGOs behind on tax payments Bureau of Internal Revenue says that until payments are met, no POGO will be allowed continue operating in the country.
05/25/20 Japan’s state of emergency to be lifted in Tokyo Country is returning to normal following the Covid-19 pandemic, with pachinko halls set to reopen from today.
05/25/20 Macau: airport handles just four arrivals a day in May The airport has been handling on average just four commercial flights a day as the impact of the Covid-19 crisis continues to be felt.
05/25/20 Macau urges China to reopen borders Delegation of Macau lawmakers set to request the reopening of borders at the National People’s Congress.
05/25/20 Imperial Pacific could close permanently The casino operator said it would have to consider closing Imperial Pacific Saipan if it is forced to pay a recent US$5.65million fine.
05/22/20 KBO to be broadcast in 130 countries Canada, Mexico and the Netherlands among a growing number of countries now broadcasting South Korean baseball.
05/22/20 Macau spent US$7.5m on hotels due to pandemic Macau spent US$7.5 million in hotels designated for hosting people who had to undergo a 14-day quarantine during pandemic.
