08/19/20 Wynn concerned over US-China tensions The Macau operator fears higher volatility in international markets and the impact of the US ban on WeChat.
08/19/20 China clampdown hurts Macau’s VIP business China’s clampdown on capital flows is causing liquidity problems for the city’s casinos.
08/19/20 HK Jockey Club closes betting branches indefinitely Off-course betting shops will remain closed due to the spike in Covid-19 cases in the city.
08/18/20 Slow recovery in visitation after IVS return If the IVS resumption continues, analysts expect Macau’s six major casino operators to break even by mid-Autumn.
08/18/20 SkyCity and TAB NZ hit by quarantine extension The casino and betting shops in Auckland will remain closed as NZ government extends quarantine measures.
08/17/20 Landing appoints HK legislator as non-exec director A Hong Kong legislator has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of casino investor Landing International.
08/14/20 Chinese tourists will prefer Macau over Hong Kong A survey from Morgan Stanley found that with travel visas being reinstated, inbound tourists are more likely to choose Macau.
08/13/20 Less than 100 POGOs active during lockdown Philippine offshore operators have not been successful in obtaining the necessary permits for foreign workers to return.
08/12/20 Wynn Macau launches charitable foundation The Macau-based company says the foundation already has the approval of the government.
08/11/20 Macau Individual Visa Scheme to resume August 12 Visas for tour groups will also be reinstated, but authorities warn the move will be revoked if it leads to a surge in Covid-19 cases.
08/10/20 Jeju Dream Tower expected to open in October Opening of the new casino resort will on Jeju Island, South Korea, is expected to go ahead despite the pandemic.
08/09/20 Bowie resigns as MGM China’s executive director The company has also announced the appointment of former MGM Resorts International exec Khanna Molino as non-executive director.
08/09/20 Pansy Ho registers interest in father’s estate Pansy Ho is the richest woman in Hong Kong, with an estimated fortune of US$4.25 billion and investments in two of Macau’s six casinos.
08/07/20 Pachislot machines see Universal through the pandemic While its IR in the Philippines has been closed since March 15, Universal’s gaming machines business saw a 141 per cent increase in sales.
08/07/20 Lotto resumes ticket sales in Philippines Operations will return only in areas under general community quarantine and modified general community quarantine.
