02/06/20 Sega Sammy reveals details of Yokohama IR plans The company has entered into two new partnerships that will play a central role in the project should it secure a licence.
02/05/20 Suncity says Coronavirus will not delay Hoiana’s preopening The joint venture between Suncity, VinaCapital Group and VMS Investment Group will open in Q1 2020 despite virus outbreak.
02/05/20 Genting Singapore shareholders green-light Japan IR plans 99.94% of shareholders voted in favour of the plans at a meeting yesterday.
02/04/20 Macau casinos shut for two weeks Nightclubs, cinemas, arcade venues and other places of entertainment will also close for 14 days at the Coronavirus worsens.
02/04/20 Nagasaki will interview potential IR operators Three companies have already publicly confirmed their participation in the request for proposal phase.
02/04/20 Coronavirus: ferry services suspended between Macau and HK Full shut down of ferry services forms part of measures to prevent the further spread of the deadly pneumonia virus.
02/04/20 Jade Entertainment launches new sportsbook at Okada Manila A deal between Jade Entertainment and RPM Gaming adds sports betting to the integrated resort’s casino offering.
02/03/20 Coronavirus: all Macau casino guests must wear masks The decision was taken just days after the DICJ ordered all casino workers to wear respiratory face masks.
02/03/20 Kitakyushu will not pursue Japan IR bid Local authorities determined that the property would be “too big” and “difficult to realize”.
02/03/20 Goa bans locals from casinos Gaming Commission formed and will be responsible for regulating the country’s gambling industry.
02/03/20 Macau: casinos must provide accommodation for employees Workers from mainland China must remain in Macau as efforts to halt the Coronavirus outbreak intensify.
02/03/20 Two casinos shut down in Greece The gambling commission from Greece has decided to shut down two casinos due to unpaid debts.
01/31/20 Inaugural IR Expo in Japan attracts 10,000 visitors Some of the world’s largest casino operators showcased their integrated resorts plans at the two-day expo.
01/31/20 Coronavirus will not halt Las Vegas Sands’ Macau projects Work on converting Sands Cotai Central to The Londoner Macao and upgrading the Four Seasons and St Regis to continue despite virus outbreak.
01/31/20 Illegal phone bets set to increase as a result of Coronavirus Analysts say illegal phone bets could rise as gamblers blocked from travelling to Macau from mainland China.
