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.
01/31/20 Novomatic launches linked jackpot slots in Cambodia Slot game manufacturer has installed its Enchanted Fortunes Linked Jackpot slot series at gambling venues across Cambodia.
01/30/20 Coronavirus: Melco to donate US$2.6 million Cash to be used to buy medical supplies and support communities in Wuhan and Hubei.
01/30/20 IR development will increase tourism in Yokohama: Mayor Mayor Toshihide Hirahara talks up the potential economic benefit Yokohama can enjoy should it be granted a licence to develop an IR.
01/30/20 Second casino in Primorye to open in March 2020 The official opening of the gambling and entertainment complex will take place in the spring of 2020.
01/29/20 Sega Sammy joins forces with Foster + Partners for Yokohama IR bid Joint venture to bid for IR licence on Yokohama, a front-runner city for one of three IR licences up for grabs in the country.
01/29/20 Transport services between Macau and HK to be suspended Measures come into force from January 30 as governments across the region try to halt the spread of Coronavirus.
01/29/20 China stops issuing exit visas for gamblers visiting Macau Authorities from mainland China have introduced the ban as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus.
