10/30/20 Emerald Bay expects to break even in 7 years PH Resorts is confident that the “thrill” factor will lure Asian gamblers to the property it expects to open in 2021.
10/30/20 The Star to go smoke-free by end of 2022 All of the Australian group’s properties, including its US$2.53bn project in Brisbane, will find solutions to eliminate indoor smoking.
10/29/20 India: Goa casinos to reopen November 1 Casinos have been granted permission to pay their licence fees on a monthly basis instead of an annual payment.
10/27/20 LVS considers sale of flagship casinos to focus on Asia Sheldon Adelson’s casino company is in talks to sell its Las Vegas casinos to pay for its expansion in the Asian market.
10/27/20 Calls to reopen Christmas Island casino Authorities think the resort could have a future as more Australians look to holiday on the island.
10/26/20 Macau: Assembly urges govt to discuss gaming law Macau’s Legislative Assembly (AL) has demanded the government submit the draft amendment of Macau’s gaming law.
10/25/20 South Korea’s Kangwon Land accused of favouritism Three companies have won over half of the state-run casino’s tenders since 2013.
10/25/20 SkyCity adds new air bridge to convention centre Reconstruction has begun a year after the centre was destroyed by fire. SkyCity will also open a new bar and music venue.
10/22/20 The Londoner Macau interior to be completed in December Despite the impact of the pandemic, operator Las Vegas Sands expects to open the venue soon.
10/22/20 Casino workers could face round of Covid-19 tests In August, 53,000 people were tested before borders were fully reopened to tourists from mainland China.
10/22/20 SkyCity aims at gambling and non-gambling locals The company has extended entertainment and food and beverages options in Auckland, and paused hotel expansions in Hamilton and Queenstown.
10/21/20 South Korean IR projects face delays Caesars Entertainment and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment both have projects in the country.
10/20/20 Yokohama mayor promises to respect IR referendum results The city will hold a referendum next year on its proposals to bid to host a casino resort.
10/20/20 Macau: visitors for FY2020 will be down by 90% The Macao Government Tourism Office expects visitor numbers to remain down by 90% against 2019.
10/19/20 Widus Group pushes casino opening to 2021 The US$247m project in the Philippines’ Clark Freeport Zone has been delayed by the pandemic.
