07/01/21 Midan City resort development won’t open before 2025 The new owners of the Korean IR development dropped by Caesars will resume construction but don’t expect to open the complex before 2025.
06/30/21 Australia: casinos in Queensland to close amid Covid-19 outbreak Casinos in Queensland have been ordered to temporarily close for a snap three-day lockdown due to a rise in Covid-19 cases amid the arrival of the Delta strain.
06/28/21 The Star Sydney closes until July 2 amid rise in Covid-19 cases Authorities have imposed a new lockdown due to a rise in Covid-19 cases. The Star Sydney casino venue will remain closed until at least July 2.
06/25/21 Authorities to check if Sydney venues are complying with Covid rules After a rise in Covid-19 cases in NSW, authorities will check hospitality venues in Sydney are complying with Covid-19 rules.
06/25/21 Nagasaki: anti-IR group collected protest signatures An anti-IR group has collected 10,416 signatures against the construction of an integrated resort in Nagasaki.
06/25/21 Australia: Victoria eases Covid-19 restrictions Casinos will now be limited to 300 people per indoor space under new Covid-19 rules.
06/24/21 Jeju island government to inspect casino equipment The Jeju government has started an inspection of gaming equipment and systems at casino venues to guarantee fairness and transparency in the casino industry.
06/23/21 Melco Resorts vaccinates 2,400 employees Between June 18 and 21, Melco Resorts & Entertainment vaccinated 2,400 staff members and family as part of its immunity incentive programme.
06/23/21 Nagasaki moves into second round of IR tender At the second stage, the IR bidders will present business strategies and proposals for tackling gambling addiction issues.
06/23/21 Laos to ease Covid-19 restrictions but casinos will remain closed Laos authorities will extend some restrictions until July 4 although certain businesses will be allowed to reopen under strict measures.
06/18/21 Paradise City to reopen non-gaming facilities from July After a year of closure, Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea, will reopen its non-gaming attractions from July.
06/17/21 Shambhala casino analyses first 2.5 months of operations The casino has shared an analysis of its first 2.5 months in operation and revealed it received an average of 550 guests per day and an average check per game of RUB8,439 (US$116).
06/15/21 Waterfront expects to open Manila Pavilion by end of 2021 Waterfront Philippines has said it hopes to finish phase I of the Manila Pavilion Hotel by the end of 2021.
06/15/21 Singapore: casinos allowed to relax capacity restrictions Singapore’s government has started to ease Covid-19 restrictions allowing capacity increases in some businesses, including casinos.
