06/02/21 Macau GGR up 24.3% in May Macau has reported gross gambling revenue of MOP10.45bn (US$1.31bn) for May, up 24.3 per cent when compared with the previous month.
06/02/21 Jeju Dream Tower casino ready to open in June Lotte Tour Development has announced it is ready to open its Jeju Dream Tower in June. However, the opening depends on evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic.
06/02/21 Yokohama: Melco and Genting confirmed as only IR contenders The city of Yokohama has confirmed only two companies remain in the process to select a private partner for its IR bid.
05/29/21 Macau should regulate CSR for casino operators, analysts say As part of the retendering process for gaming licences, Macau authorities could introduce a rule to regulate casino operators’ corporate social responsibility.
05/29/21 Macau hotel guests up 550.3% in April The Macau Statistics and Census Bureau has reported that the average occupancy rate at Macau hotels was up 550.3 per cent when compared to last year.
05/28/21 Genting Hong Kong to resume operations from July The Hong Kong government has allowed Genting Hong Kong to resume sailings in Hong Kong from July.
05/28/21 Galaxy Entertainment launches vaccination plan in Macau Galaxy Entertainment is going to host vaccination services at the company’s property between June 10 and 12.
05/27/21 Kangwon Land could see earnings improve in 2022, analysts say Tourism arrivals, a higher vaccination rate and the end of social restrictions soon could help Kangwon Land grow next year.
05/27/21 Morgan Stanley cuts forecast for Macau GGR Morgan Stanley now forecasts that Macau GGR will reach nearly 45 per cent of pre-pandemic levels this year.
05/27/21 Dynam: pachinko revenue down 31% The Japanese pachinko hall operator’s net profits dropped 82 per cent year-on-year for the year ending March 31.
05/27/21 South Korea: GKL casino venue to be demolished after sale The Millennium Hilton Seoul Hotel which hosted the GKL Seven Luck Casino will be replaced by an office building.
05/27/21 Yokohama: anti-IR campaigner launch new organisation Yokohama Harbor Resort Association chairman Yukio Fujiki has launched a new organisation called “Yokohama Future Concept Conference”.
05/26/21 Emperor Entertainment to pay special dividends to shareholders Emperor International Holdings has announced the payment of a special dividend after the acquisition of three properties.
05/26/21 China: 914 confess to cross-border gambling crimes in amnesty Since authorities declared a form of amnesty in February, 914 residents of mainland China have confessed to involvement in cross-border gambling crimes.
05/25/21 Yokohama IR tender likely to go to Genting or Melco According to analysts, one of the contenders is now looking for a minority stake, leaving Genting Singapore and Melco Resorts to compete for Yokohama’s IR bid.
