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02/13/20

Russia to offer land for casino investors

Authorities in Kaliningrad have parcelled up land in the city’s gambling zone in a bid to attract more investment.

02/12/20

Two casino workers diagnosed with Coronavirus

According to the Malaysian Health Bureau, a 31-year-old patient works at Melco’s City of Dreams in Macau.

02/12/20

Sands China donates 500,000 face masks to fight against Coronavirus

The company has already donated MOP25 million (€2.8 million) to Coronavirus relief efforts.

02/11/20

Akimoto set for release following $273,000 bail payment

The former House of Representatives member’s release is pending after public prosecutors filed an appeal.

02/11/20

Shuttle bus drivers high risk for Coronavirus

Government testing more than 100 shuttle bus drivers in Macau regardless of whether they are showing Coronavirus symptoms or not.

02/11/20

Government could extend 15-day closure of Macau’s casinos

“We cannot go back to normal life right now even though we have not had any new cases in the last six days,” SS Director Lei Chin Ion, said.

02/11/20

MGM China waives rent for retail tenants during two-week casino closure

Casio operator says the decision will help “alleviate their burdens” during the two-week Coronavirus shutdown.

02/10/20

Macau: 23 hotels such their doors due to Coronavirus

Sofitel Macau, Legend Hotel and Rocks Hotel among those that have closed for the next two weeks.

02/10/20

Taiwan strengthens control measures at its borders

Taiwan extends travel restrictions for Macau and Hong Kong as Coronavirus outbreak worsens.

02/10/20

Senator says PAGCOR must do more to prevent spread of Coronavirus

Senator Joel Villanueva says regulator must do more to ensure its licensees are implementing measures to contain deadly virus.

02/10/20

Melco guests can reschedule or cancel Macau bookings

IR operator will allow guests to rebook or cancel at no extra cost after Macau authorities close all hotels and casinos for two weeks.

02/10/20

Macau: industry to take three months to recover following Coronavirus

Once the deadly virus has been brought under control, industry experts predict the gaming sector to take three months or more to recover.

02/10/20

Macau gaming sector donates over US$22.5 million to fight Coronavirus

Operators and junkets have given generously in order to help stop the deadly virus from spreading further. Macau.- Since the first reported case of Coronavirus, casino and junked operators have donated more U$S22.5 million (MOP$180 million) to help the authorities in their fight against the deadly virus. The donations were revealed in data published by...

02/10/20

Kanagawa launches problem gambling survey

Results will be used to develop anti-addiction measures should the province and the cities within it be awarded one of three IR licences in Japan.

02/07/20

Donaco General Counsel and Company Secretary departs

Ben Reichel to leave the casino operator “by mutual agreement”.

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Russia to offer land for casino investors

Two casino workers diagnosed with Coronavirus

Sands China donates 500,000 face masks to fight against Coronavirus

Akimoto set for release following $273,000 bail payment

Shuttle bus drivers high risk for Coronavirus

Government could extend 15-day closure of Macau’s casinos

MGM China waives rent for retail tenants during two-week casino closure

Macau: 23 hotels such their doors due to Coronavirus

Taiwan strengthens control measures at its borders

Senator says PAGCOR must do more to prevent spread of Coronavirus

Melco guests can reschedule or cancel Macau bookings

Macau: industry to take three months to recover following Coronavirus

Macau gaming sector donates over US$22.5 million to fight Coronavirus

Kanagawa launches problem gambling survey

Donaco General Counsel and Company Secretary departs

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