01/10/20 Ohio gaming sets revenue record in 2019 During 2019, the Ohio gaming industry – at casinos and racinos only – posted a 4.2% rise to a record US$1.95 billion, the Ohio Casino Control Commission says.
01/10/20 Japan says bribe scandal won’t impact IR schedule “We should continue to ensure we realize the effects of an IR facility as soon as possible,” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said
01/10/20 Massive strike hits NagaWorld as employees demand higher wages Staff are also demanding former NagaWorld employee and labor union leader Chhim Sithar be reinstated following his suspension in October
01/10/20 Wynn Macau announces “winter bonus” for staff Wynn Macau follows its rival operators in rewarding non-senior management staff with a bonus .
01/10/20 Delta Corp expands market reach with Nepal casino Operator has revealed it will soon start to run a casino in Kathmandu.
01/09/20 Imperial Pacific International to target new markets IPI hires marketing representatives as it looks to drive VIPs, families and newlyweds to its property.
01/09/20 Macau casino sector to grow in 2020, Bernstein says Despite a slow start to the year, the Macau casino looks set to improve during 2020
01/08/20 Vietnam casino gets further funding Suncity Group Holdings announced it will give the Vietnam casino Gold Yield Enterprises is developing in Hoiana a US$17 million loan.
01/08/20 Macau casino operators receive help to tackle pneumonia outbreak The national gaming regulator confirmed that it will assist the city’s casino operators in purchasing additional temperature detection equipment
01/08/20 Suncity Group invests US$34 million in Hoiana IR development GYE will pay interest of 1.5% per annum, with the principal amount and interest to be repaid at the expiry of the stated five-year term
01/08/20 Japan: Casino Administration Committee finally up and running The committee will oversee casino licensing and operations as an external bureau of the cabinet and will be responsible for administrative procedures
01/08/20 Macau: workers demand casinos increase social responsibility efforts FAOM issued a statement after a meeting with the new Secretary for Economy and Finance asking gambling operators to commit to a “harmonious working relationship” with their workers.
01/07/20 Chiba will not pursue Japan IR bid Toshihito Kumagai confirms Chiba will not apply to the national government to host a casino resort.
01/07/20 Macau gaming could start slow due to pneumonia A pneumonia outbreak has hit Wuhan, central China, putting the Macau gaming industry on alert for a potentially slow start to the year.
01/07/20 Sensational Sega baccarat game lands at Okada Manila The casino is the first in the Philippines to install Sega Sammy Creation’s “Baccarat Maximum Fortune” title.