10/16/20 Success grants new loan to Ponte 16 operator The company lent Pier 16 over US$5m in July and in October the operator requested another US$2.5m.
10/16/20 Melco highlights support for SME partners The operator hosted a roadshow to showcase its partner companies.
10/15/20 Air Macau signs extension contract The airline operating in the SAR has signed a three-year extension with the government for its concession.
10/15/20 Four Seasons opens luxury tower in Macau The hotel group has announced the launch of the Grand Suites at Four Seasons, a tower that adds 289 rooms to its Cotai venue.
10/15/20 Suncity takes control of Summit Ascent The Hong Kong-listed group has increased its stake in the operator of Tigre de Cristal casino to almost 70 per cent.
10/14/20 Yokohama to run a second RFC process for IR The city will conduct another request-for-concept process for its integrated resort bid following the publication of Japan’s basic policy.
10/14/20 IMF forecasts 53% drop in GDP for Macau The International Monetary Fund has adjusted downwards its predictions for Macau’s economy due to the impact of the pandemic.
10/14/20 Kangwon Land reopens with cap on capacity In a second pandemic-related lockdown, the casino was closed from August 23.
10/14/20 China could criminalise promotion of overseas casinos The country is also considering an increase in penalties for installing casinos in the country.
10/14/20 Qingdao visitors will have to quarantine in Macau The measure will apply to all visitors entering Macau who have been to Qingdao city in the prior 14 days.
10/13/20 Nagasaki to meet with potential IR partners Authorities will answer potential partners’ concerns about the delay of the bidding process.
10/13/20 Suncity to sponsor sailing team in Japan amid IR race The Hong Kong-based gaming operator intends to support sport in Wakayama while it looks to participate in the area’s IR bid.
10/13/20 Osaka to hold referendum on Metropolis Plan Authorities have announced the date for a referendum to approve the Osaka Metropolis Plan.
10/13/20 Gambling execs sentenced in bribery case Two former 500.com advisors have received suspended jail sentences in a case related to Japan’s IR scheme.
10/13/20 Macau: government income from junkets drops 24% Junkets accounted for only 46 per cent of last year’s GGR and paid US$37 million in taxes on commissions.
