01/19/21 Two bidders for Wakayama IR project The prefecture has closed its RFP process with two candidates competing to be its chosen partner for its integrated resort bid.
01/19/21 Macau casinos grant employee bonuses Wynn Macau, Melco and MGM China will offer non-management employees the equivalent of a month’s salary.
01/19/21 Grand Korea Leisure extends Covid-19 closure As the government prolongs the current level of alert to the end of the month, the company’s Seoul and Busan casinos will remain closed.
01/18/21 Caesars’s South Korean casino at risk The authorities have given the US-based gaming company two months to come up with a solid investment plan or face losing its permit.
01/15/21 Yokohama Council rejects IR referendum Citizens’ groups opposed to an integrated resort in the port city had gathered 200,000 signatures to call for a referendum on the development.
01/14/21 Sands China remains solid after Adelson’s passing away Analysts believe major changes are unlikely following to the founder’s death since the transition had been well-anticipated and planned.
01/14/21 Summit Ascent seeks direct VIP model in Russia The gaming operator is said to be planning a more direct approach at Tigre de Cristal instead of relying on the controlling partner, Suncity Group.
01/14/21 Police discover US$7.4m at South Korean casino An investigation is underway to determine if the money is linked to a US$13.2m employee theft at Landing Casino.
01/13/21 Jeju Dream Tower hotel gets 5-star rating Confirmation of the five-star status for the South Korean hotel is expected to accelerate the transfer of casino operations from Lotte Hotel Jeju.
01/13/21 Canberra Casino adjusts Covid-19 measures Aquis Entertainment’s casino in Australia will restrict indoor capacity.
01/12/21 Nagasaki launches request for IR proposals The city is looking for a partner with a proven track record in international casino operations and a proposal that will benefit the whole Kyushu region.
01/12/21 Wakayama announces IR implementation policy The prefecture has set out the requisites that potential private partners must meet in their bids for its integrated resort project.
01/08/21 Sheldon Adelson takes leave for cancer treatment Sands current president and COO Rob Goldstein will replace Adelson while he is on leave.
01/08/21 Resorts World Genting workers test positive for Covid-19 The company reported several infections at a canteen but the property has not been closed.
01/07/21 Association urges Macau CE to support casino employees The Macau Civil Servants Association asked the authorities to encourage gaming operators to give rewards to employees amid the pandemic.
