09/27/20 Gambling cash flow out of China surpasses US$145bn The director-general of the Ministry of Public Security’s International Cooperation Department has said the industry should “increase efforts.”
09/25/20 Macau investigates unfair dismissals by operators Authorities have opened investigations into the dismissal of 48 workers during the pandemic crisis.
09/25/20 Suncity denies freezing client withdrawals The Hong-Kong based group has denied rumours that it has frozen clients’ accounts.
09/24/20 SJM’s new Cotai casino resort to be eco-friendly The Grand Lisboa will have features to help protect the environment.
09/24/20 Japan: Akimoto could have bail revoked The lawmaker accused of corruption has now been charged for paying a witness to give false testimony. His bail could be revoked.
09/24/20 Macau: flight bookings three times higher in September Air Macau has revealed bookings for flights to Macau have risen this month ahead of National Day and Golden Week.
09/24/20 Japan likely to ease restrictions for foreign visitors The country will allow entry to foreign nationals who plan to stay for over three months.
09/23/20 Macau: mask order extended for casino staff All casino workers will have to use a mandatory health mask until at least March 2021.
09/23/20 Study finds baccarat wins and losses affect wagering A study funded by Saga Sammy aims to offer some insight into risky gambling behaviour in the popular game.
09/23/20 Macau operator sponsors Premier League team LT has inked a deal with Aston Villa as the club’s new principal and official betting partner.
09/23/20 VIP funds pour out of Macau Casino sources have lost billions in withdrawals as high rollers fear a crackdown from Chinese authorities.
09/22/20 Macau GGR “disappointing” analysts say According to a report from Sanford C. Bernstein, gross gaming revenue is not rising as expected despite the increase in visitors.
09/22/20 Macau visitation grows 206% in August Visits were down 93.7 per cent year-on-year but were three times those in July thanks to the resumption of the IVS system.
09/22/20 Chan to make offer for Macau Legend shares The junket operator is expected to place a bid for all of the company’s publicly traded shares under HK’s Takeover Code.
