12/20/19 Xi Jinping’s visit impact on Macau gaming The Chinese president arrived at Macau to inaugurate the new government.
12/17/19 Omingo Software denies tech to share gamers information The system used by most of the gaming operators allows facial recognition and it was first said it would be used to find problematic gamers.
12/17/19 Macau: visitors arrival fell last November While tourism decreased in the last months, the number is better than the estimations.
12/17/19 Osaka changed its plans for an IR opening Interested operators had expressed its concern about the short time they have to construct a resort before the Expo
12/17/19 Nagasaki announced its Implementation Policy Draft Local people can comment about the draft between 20 December 2019 to 17 January 2020
12/14/19 Macau: security tech for gaming is not allowed yet Authorities informed they did not receive applications by gaming operators to install security technology.
12/14/19 Japan: strong opposition to casino winning tax plan Japanese government planned to tax casino winnings of foreign visitors, but the strong opposition to that measure resulted on a postposition.
12/14/19 Macau: gambling to remain stable besides Hong Kong unrest Analysts predict the city will remain stable besides situation in Hong Kong.
12/14/19 Japan: three companies interested in developing an IR in Kitakyushu Local authorities sent a 14-item questionnaire to operators covering topics such as development plans, incomes and expenditures
12/14/19 Incheon plans to expand with Yeongjong resort The project includes shops, spas, convention centers, luxurious hotels, foreigner-only and theme parks.
12/13/19 Wakayama plans to launch its casino RFP in Spring 2020 The idea of Wakayama is to build a resort-style project taking account the natural tourist attractions that exist in the region
12/13/19 Japan stops casino winnings taxation plan Local authorities postpone the decision because they don’t want to scare casino investors
12/13/19 Macau: gaming operators to share data about gamers A new security technology that involves facial recognition will be used and the information will be shared between companies to find problematic gamers
12/13/19 Amax International rebrands as Century Entertainment International The rebranding was announced in September, but now approved by authorities
12/12/19 Kansai Airport prepares for World Expo 2025 The city is renovating its main terminal with the goal of increasing international visitor capacity by more than 70%
