01/27/21 Sands China’s new CEO and chairman takes the helm After the death of the company’s founder, Sheldon Adelson, Robert Goldstein has taken up his position as CEO and chairman.
01/27/21 POGO tax payments rise 11.7% in 2020 POGOs brought in US$149.4m in tax payments las year despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting departures of many firms.
01/27/21 Okada Manila denies news about sale of assets The operator says rumours that it is looking to sell the Okada Manila casino are “false and fake news”.
01/26/21 MGM Macau analyses Chinese gaming tourism market As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic stretches into 2021, the casino operator analysed the state of the Chinese market in a seminar.
01/26/21 Manila resort gets Sharecare Health Security certification The Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams resort has achieved a health certification verified by Forbes Travel Guide.
01/26/21 Lottery sales in China drop 20.8% in 2020 All lottery sales were down in comparison to 2019 except for Keno sales, which increased despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
01/22/21 Kambi partners with Racing and Wagering Western Australia Sports betting supplier Kambi has signed a partnership deal to expand with Racing and Wagering Western Australia.
01/22/21 Summit Ascent to reach GGR of $1.23bn by 2024 According to Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, the Suncity-owned operator will increase GGR through its casinos in Manila and Russia.
01/21/21 Unified Osaka prefecture would continue IR plans An ordinance will be presented at the city’s council to unify the administration. It includes preparations for Osaka’s IR bid.
01/21/21 IPI approaches former senator for CEO role Former Norther Mariana Islands senator Ray N. Yumul say he in negotiations with the operator on the vacant CEO role.
01/20/21 World Poker Tour brand sold for US$78.25m The Chinese-owned gambling giant Allied Esports Entertainment has agreed to sell its World Poker Tour assets to Element Partners.
01/19/21 Sega Sammy redundancy scheme surpasses expectations The company plans to spend about US$91.7m in the restructuring plan announced in November.
01/19/21 First Indian gaming start-up files IPO Nazara Technologies, backed by magnate Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has become popular for its cricket esports games.
