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.
06/15/21 Nagasaki: anti-IR group criticises lack of information An anti-IR group has called for more transparency regarding the selection process in Nagasaki.
06/14/21 Philippines to shorten curfew from tomorrow Authorities have announced the curfew will now run from midnight to 4am. It is still unknown if the current general community quarantine (GCQ) will be renewed or not.
06/14/21 India trails last in world-first study of gaming markets India scored the lowest of any country when it comes to regulated betting markets as betting remains largely prohibited apart from on horseracing.
06/14/21 Casinos in Goa extend closure until June 21 Authorities have decided to extend the curfew and the closure of casinos and entertainment venues until June 21 as the Covid-19 positivity rate in the state stands at 14 per cent.
06/12/21 Kangwon Land to increase capacity to 50% of normal levels Kangwon Land has confirmed it has been allowed to increase its capacity to 50 per cent of normal levels from June 14.
