12/12/22 Osaka governor confident that IR could open by 2029 Despite delays in approval from central government, Hirofumi Yoshimura says Osaka’s IR would still be able to open “between autumn and winter of financial year 2029″.
12/12/22 Macau launches new subsidy scheme to attract Chinese tourists The scheme offers up to MOP250 (US$31) per night per tourist for tour groups of at least 10 people.
12/09/22 MGM China enters into new trademark agreement with MGM Resorts MGM China Holdings Ltd will pay US$173.2m over the next three years.
12/09/22 Macau could see up to 80% of its population infected with Covid-19 Elsie Ao Ieong U, secretary for social affairs and culture, said there could be an outbreak of Covid-19 cases after the easing of countermeasures.
12/08/22 Osaka and Nagasaki IR developments could open later than expected The IR District Development Plans have yet to be approved by central government.
12/08/22 Survey finds 63% in favour of cashless gaming cards for NSW Some 32 per cent of voters want a cashless gaming card rolled out immediately, while 24 per cent of back a voluntary statewide trial.
12/07/22 Doubts remain over the future of Macau’s satellite casinos The names of the satellite casinos that will remain open may only be revealed after the new gaming concessions come into effect.
12/06/22 Macau steps up Covid-19 testing for casino staff Macau casino staff must take Covid-19 tests every two days instead of four.
12/06/22 Macau to reach 95% of pre-pandemic levels in 2024 – JP Morgan DS Kim, an analyst with JP Morgan, says Macau will start to see a market recovery as early as the first few months of 2023.
