05/27/20 Macau looks to diversify as a convention city SAR wants to become a major player on the convention scene as part of efforts to offset Covid-19 damage to its gaming industry.
05/27/20 Suncity to cover shareholder losses Casino operator Suncity Group will also pay employee salaries through to the end of the year following the Covid-19 pandemic.
05/26/20 IAG and SiGMA Group announce special game streaming presentation The presentation will explore what Asia’s land-based casinos can learn from Europe’s iGaming boom.
05/26/20 Casino operator MGM picks up several HR awards Casino operator has been recognised regionally and globally for its human resources and talent development efforts.
05/26/20 King of Gambling Stanley Ho dies age 98 Founder of SJM Holding and the man attributed with helping to turn Macau into a gambling destination has passed away.
05/25/20 Macau: airport handles just four arrivals a day in May The airport has been handling on average just four commercial flights a day as the impact of the Covid-19 crisis continues to be felt.
05/22/20 Macau Legend expansion postponed until August Macau Legend announced it expect to partially open a new gaming venue during the second half of the year, around mid August.
05/21/20 Steve Wynn forecast a fast recovery for gaming sector Former Wynn Macau CEO said expects the gaming sector to bounce back once border restrictions have been lifted.
05/20/20 South Shore Holdings former CEO resigns from board Walter Power has stepped down with immediate effect “in order to devote more time to his personal commitments.”
05/19/20 Macau: NPC session could bring “positive” measures National People’s Congress in China is expected to result in positive measures for Macau gaming industry.
05/18/20 PhilWeb extends forced leave for 184 employees The company said leave would now continue through to June 15, although this could be brought forward.
05/17/20 BetBarter Vanuatu Blast to be the first cricket T10 League after lockdown BetBarter Vanuatu Blast will be held at the Vanuatu Cricket Ground in May – June 2020.
05/15/20 Lotto NZ reopens in more locations Lotto NZ has announced it will reopen in more locations across New Zealand as COVID-19 social distancing measures are eased.
05/14/20 Galaxy to open Phase 3 in “mid 2021” Operator still aiming for original opening of early 2021 but could see that slip back to mid 2021 as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
05/14/20 Macau: Emperor extends services contract with SJM Macau gaming operator SJM and Emperor Entertainment Hotel Ltd extended the current agreement to 2022.
