02/19/20 Macau will take time to recover, analysts say Nomura analyst says sector will only return to normal when which resumes issuing individual visit schemes.
02/19/20 Macau: DICJ imposes measures ahead of casinos re-opening The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) met with operators to discuss the measures they must take to prevent the spread Coronavirus.
02/18/20 Macau casinos to re-open from 20 February Operators can open their doors from midnight on Thursday but must adhere to certain Coronavirus measures.
02/18/20 Deltin Group opens first international casino in Nepal The Deltin Casino is a result of an agreement with Indian offshore casino operator Everest Hospitality and Hotel Pvt. Ltd
02/18/20 Philippines: workers can return to Macau and Hong Kong The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) lifts travel ban put in place to halt the Coronavirus outbreak.
02/18/20 Online gaming grows in France The growth of the online gaming market in France continued in 2019, and the GGR of the whole sector increased by 18% to €1.4 billion.
02/17/20 Singapore resorts take measures against Coronavirus Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands have introduced measures to fight the deadly disease.
02/17/20 Melco ups its donations to help fight the spread of Coronavirus The company has established a new MOP$5 million (U$S 620.000) Special Aid Fund in conjunction with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions.
02/14/20 Casino Filipino remains closed for safety reasons Casino Filipino temporary closed its doors following the recent eruption of the Taal Volcano.
02/14/20 Murren shows interest in MGM’s plans for Japan “I’m absolutely sure I’m going to be involved in the Japan project”, departing MGM resorts CEO Jim Murren has said.
02/14/20 Macau officials “cautious” about reopening casinos 15-day casino closure could be extending if Coronavirus outbreak is not contained.
02/14/20 Osaka City reveals 2020 budget Osaka publishes draft budget of JPY 1.77 trillion (US$90 billion) with funds set aside to host the 2025 World Expo and develop an IR.
02/14/20 Goa: hostage incident at a casino Pride Casino was taken over by a group of forty people who threatened guests and members of staff.
02/13/20 CEO Jim Murren quits MGM Resorts Murren joined MGM Resorts in 1998 and became CEO in 2008, a position he has held ever since.
02/13/20 Vietnam: Donaco sends workers home Workers at the operator’s Aristo International Hotel have been forced to take unpaid leave for the rest of the month.
