09/20/20 SJM appoints two former Sands execs Benjamin Toh and Daniel Shim join SJM as chief operating officer and chief corporate affairs officer.
09/20/20 Could US-China tensions play against casinos? Experts analyse the risk of volatility and the “rising possibility” of Macau not renewing US operators’ licences in 2022.
09/18/20 Yokohama rejects opposition to IR bid A petition was submitted urging authorities to back out of the bidding process and create a new business plan for the city without a casino.
09/17/20 Macau Legend founder now holds under 10% of company The founder and his wife were the largest shareholders in the company but sold a large part of their stake.
09/17/20 The Star dishes out US$1m in bonuses The Australian casino operator didn’t meet its goals for the year and had to stand down 95 per cent of its employees.
09/16/20 Junket CEO acquires 20.65% of Macau Legend A firm listed in the British Virgin Islands under the name Perfect Achiever Group has made the acquisition for about US$173 million.
09/15/20 IR supporter to become Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga has been selected to succeed Shinzo Abe as president of the Liberal Democratic Party.
09/13/20 Intralot NZ extends government contract until 2025 The company will continue to provide reporting, accounting and security management for Class 4 gaming venues.
09/11/20 AGEM gaming equipment association gains new members AGEM has incorporated six new members including Japanese manufacturer Omron.
09/09/20 Galaxy Macau warns over sites using its name The operator of the Macau casino has warned customers over sites using its name.
09/09/20 Air Macau to increase flights to Chinese cities Macau is hoping tourism will boost the SAR’s economy.
09/09/20 HK mahjong parlors and game centres to reopen Venues will be allowed to reopen from September 11.
09/08/20 Marina Bay Sands to join pilot MICE tourism programme Marina Bay Sands has announced its intention to join a MICE events programme run by the Singapore Tourism Board.
09/08/20 29 POGOs have resumed operations POGOS will now be concentrated in hubs, with two already in construction.
09/08/20 Macau: slow recovery could pick up in Golden Week Analysts expect Golden Week in October to boost visitor numbers.
