06/25/21 Wynn Macau expects rebound of tourism in summer Linda Chen, executive director of casino operator Wynn Macau Ltd, has said she is confident the number of tourist arrivals to Macau will rise during the summer season.
06/25/21 AAEC lacked experience in casino sector, court hears Carlos Lobo, a former advisor to Macau’s gaming commission has told Macau’s Court of First Instance that AAEC was an experienced company in the finance sector, but did not have experience in tourism or casinos.
06/25/21 Sociedade de Jogos de Macau to officially become SJM Resorts The casino operator has announced it is changing its company name to better reflect its “prominent position in tourism and leisure.”
06/25/21 Melco Resorts could benefit from non-gaming project in Zhongshan According to Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd, the Melco entertainment complex in Zhongshan could help the company retain its gaming concession in Macau’s 2022 retender.
06/24/21 Chinese authorities clamp down on cross-border crimes in northern Myanmar Police urged Chinese nationals in northern Myanmar to register their identities to crack down on cross-border crimes.
06/24/21 Emperor Entertainment posts annual net loss of US$22.9m Emperor Entertainment has shared its financial results for the year ending March 31, reporting a net loss of HKD177.6m (US$22.9m).
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 HK-Macau travel bubble to go ahead if HK reaches 28 Covid-19 free days Macau authorities have stated that a travel bubble with Hong Kong will be possible once Hong Kong has gone at least 28 days without any new Covid-19 cases.
06/22/21 Yokohama: unexpected anti-IR mayoral candidate could emerge The Liberal Democratic Party could support an anti-IR mayoral candidate instead of the current mayor Fumiko Hayashi.
06/22/21 Hong Kong: 18 arrested over illegal bookmaking Police have arrested 18 people in a raid on a triad-controlled Hong Kong bookmaking syndicate that allegedly took in US$438m in bets on horseracing and football.
06/21/21 Macau GGR down 24% in third week of June Macau’s GGR was down 24 per cent when compared to the previous week and 51 per cent from May, mainly due to restrictions in the Guangdong province after a rise in Covid-19 cases.
06/21/21 Macau to continue easing controls with Guangdong province As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in Guangdong, Macau authorities are considering easing restrictions for travellers.
