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.
12/16/20 Tokyo court sentences 2 former 500.com officials The Court has sentenced two supporters of the member of the parliament Tsukasa Akimoto to prison.
12/15/20 The Londoner Macao opens bookings for January The rebranded hotel and casino has already opened bookings with an eye on the Chinese New Year holidays.
