12/21/20 Japan tourism down 97% year-on-year in November The country has seen 14 months of decline in visitor numbers according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.
12/21/20 Macau delays gaming law review due to pandemic The review of gaming legislation, necessary for the retender process for casino concessions, will take place in the second half of 2021.
12/21/20 Japan confirms timeline for IR bids The national government has also said it plans to take part in the conversations with potential private partners.
12/21/20 Macau gaming tax collection jumps 203% The authorities collected US$354.6m in November, one of the best results of the year.
12/18/20 Lisboeta to offer deluxe suites for optional quarantine The hotel, designated by local authorities as an optional venue to undergo quarantine upon arrival, will offer deluxe packages.
12/18/20 Macau gaming law advisor to leave government role Gaming law expert António Lobo Vilela is leaving his position as an advisor to the Macau Secretary of Economy and Finance.
12/18/20 Studio City continues VIP rolling chip operations Studio City said in 2019 that it planned to discontinue the VIP programme. It has now renewed it until December 31, 2021.
12/18/20 Jeju Tower obtains hotel permit for grand opening The 1,600-room Grand Hyatt hotel will be inaugurated along with the rest of the facility on December 18.
12/18/20 SJM cancels New Year countdown show The casino operator has followed the decision of the Macau Government, which has already cancelled the usual New Year’s Eve celebrations.
12/17/20 Macau forecasts US$16bn GGR for 2021 Authorities in the SAR forecast an increase in visitors for 2021 and a slow recovery for the gaming industry.
12/17/20 Melco to host esports event at City of Dreams The Casino operator is hosting the event in a bid to diversify through online sports and entertainment.
12/17/20 Yokohama to hold briefings to seek IR support The city is also looking to attract interest from potential private partners for its casino bid.
12/17/20 Belarus gaming software firm expands in Asia SoftSwiss will take its newest igaming and sports betting solutions to India, Japan and South Korea.
12/16/20 Wynn Macau expects to raise US$765.9m from add-on notes The company plans to use the funds to repay credit facilities.
12/16/20 Japan tax reform proposal includes IR plans Analysts consider the tax proposal a confirmation of government interest in advancing with the IR project.
