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PAGCOR revenue to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022

Andrea Domingo, PAGCOR chairman, has said the Philippines gambling sector could return to pre-Covid-19 levels by the end of 2022 if herd immunity is achieved and border restrictions are lifted.

08/27/21

The Philippines: e-sabong operators could see PHP3.5bn in revenue

PAGCOR chairman Andrea Domingo has said licensed e-sabong revenue could exceed that of offshore gaming operators.

08/27/21

Crown Resorts appoints Ziggy Switkowski as chairman

Crown Resorts has announced that Ziggy Switkowski will replace Helen Coonan as chairman of the group once regulatory approval is received.

08/27/21

Wakayama and Clairvest sign IR agreement

The Wakayama Prefectural Government has signed a basic agreement with Clairvest Neem Ventures’ consortium for the development of an integrated resort.

08/26/21

Tabcorp appoints Janette Kendall as non-executive director

Janette Kendall, a former Galaxy Entertainment director, has been appointed as a non-executive director at Tabcorp.

08/26/21

Macau could receive 20,000 visitors per day for the rest of August

Andy Wu Keng Kuong, Macau Travel Industry Council’s president, has said Macau could receive 20,000 visitors per day for the remaining days of August and in September.

08/25/21

S&P downgrades Genting Bhd due to Covid-19 impact

S&P has downgraded Genting Berhad’s credit rating from “BBB” to “BBB-” amid a rise in Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia.

08/25/21

Macau gaming stocks rise after easing of Covid-19 measures

Macau’s gaming operators have seen a rise in stock values after authorities announced an easing of restrictions with the neighbouring province of Guangdong.

08/25/21

New Zealand: spending on betting rises amid new lockdown

Spending on betting products such as the TAB and Lotto has jumped by 65 per cent in New Zealand under its new “Level 4” lockdown.

08/24/21

PH Resorts raises US$11.9m to complete Emerald Bay project

PH Resorts has raised nearly PHP599.2m (US$11.9m) after its parent firm Udenna Corp. sold 352 million shares.

08/23/21

Kim Young-San named new CEO of Grand Korea Leisure

Kim Young-San has been appointed as CEO to replace Yoo Tae-Yeol, who took up the position in 2018.

08/23/21

Macau expects 25,000 visitors per day during October Golden Week

Macau authorities hope the October Golden Week will see an improvement for the tourism and gaming sectors.

08/23/21

Steve McCann to replace Xavier Walsh as Crown Melbourne CEO

Steve McCann, who was appointed as the new CEO and managing director of Crown Resorts in June, will replace Xavier Walsh as Crown Melbourne’s CEO.

08/23/21

Operators urge changes to N. Mariana islands e-gaming licence fee

MP Holdings says it has been forced to close one of its venues, resulting in the layoff of 30 employees due to the e-gaming licence fee.

08/23/21

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PAGCOR revenue to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022

The Philippines: e-sabong operators could see PHP3.5bn in revenue

Crown Resorts appoints Ziggy Switkowski as chairman

Wakayama and Clairvest sign IR agreement

Tabcorp appoints Janette Kendall as non-executive director

Macau could receive 20,000 visitors per day for the rest of August

S&P downgrades Genting Bhd due to Covid-19 impact

Macau gaming stocks rise after easing of Covid-19 measures

New Zealand: spending on betting rises amid new lockdown

PH Resorts raises US$11.9m to complete Emerald Bay project

Kim Young-San named new CEO of Grand Korea Leisure

Macau expects 25,000 visitors per day during October Golden Week

Steve McCann to replace Xavier Walsh as Crown Melbourne CEO

Operators urge changes to N. Mariana islands e-gaming licence fee

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