07/12/20 APE to host first sporting event in Macau as early as 2021 APE’s CEO has said the date for its first sporting event will depend on ongoing negotiations with potential partners and the Covid-19 pandemic.
07/12/20 Hong Kong-Macau health code delayed Hong Kong’s chief executive has said government officials need more time to evaluate the system given the recent spike in Covid-19 cases.
07/10/20 Special Macau-HK ferry to end service July 16 About 1,267 people have returned to the city on the special transport service while 670 left for Hong Kong.
07/10/20 Macau Golden Group closes VIP gaming rooms Due to the drop in business during the Covid-19 crisis the operator will close its VIP gaming rooms at Casino Lisboa at the end of the month.
07/10/20 Studio City’s expansion likely to be delayed further The project was originally scheduled to complete in July 2019 and had already been extended to May 2022.
07/10/20 Las Vegas Sands could re-enter Japan IR race A consultant says Las Vegas Sands may change its mind about withdrawing if Japan modifies regulations to make its IR developments more attractive.
07/09/20 Osaka IR plans could resume this year A representative of the Osaka Tourism Bureau said the process would resume when inbound tourism opens in around six months’ time.
07/09/20 Melco commits US$500m to Studio City The operator could end up increasing its stake in the Cotai integrated resort.
07/08/20 Macau ADR improves in first week of July The consultancy firm Bernstein says average daily revenue has improved compared to June.
07/07/20 APE expands on plans to enter sports business APE’s plans include partnering with the Macau government to promote large events and create sports bars in association with hotels.
07/07/20 Tokyo governor re-elected Yuriko Koike has said an IR in Tokyo could attract tourism and boost Japan’s economy and competitiveness.
07/07/20 Nagasaki to begin IR partner selection this month Authorities say they expect to begin the process to choose a private partner for a future integrated resort by the end of July.
07/07/20 Macau casinos could see worst quarter ever Macau’s casinos will see combined losses of US$1 billion as gaming revenues decline by 95 per cent in Q2, according to Morgan Stanley.
07/06/20 Kangwon Land adjusts reopening date once more As Covid-19 cases continue to occur in South Korea, the date to reopen the main floor of the casino has been pushed back once more.
07/03/20 Shareholder moves against second South Shore director The same shareholder that requested the removal of former deputy chairman and executive director Lau Tom Ko Yuen is after a second head.
