02/20/20 Macau: only 29 casinos re-open after forced closure Twelve casinos have applied to extend the closure period as part of efforts to halt the spread of Coronavirus.
02/20/20 Japan: gambling addiction covered by public health insurance Decision forms part of the government’s Addiction Strategy Promotion Basic Plan.
02/19/20 Yokohama City to present IR policy by June Draft Basic Policy set to land in March with a period of public consultancy to follow.
02/19/20 Macau will take time to recover, analysts say Nomura analyst says sector will only return to normal when which resumes issuing individual visit schemes.
02/19/20 Macau: DICJ imposes measures ahead of casinos re-opening The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) met with operators to discuss the measures they must take to prevent the spread Coronavirus.
02/18/20 Macau casinos to re-open from 20 February Operators can open their doors from midnight on Thursday but must adhere to certain Coronavirus measures.
02/17/20 Melco ups its donations to help fight the spread of Coronavirus The company has established a new MOP$5 million (U$S 620.000) Special Aid Fund in conjunction with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions.
02/17/20 MGM named sole bidder for Osaka IR MGM-Orix consortium selected as the only applicant to develop a new integrated resort in Osaka.
02/17/20 Universal Entertainment net sales increase in 2019 Universal Entertainment saw new sales increase 34% but recorded a net loss for 2019.
02/17/20 Japan: public opinion against IR strengthens Japanese public opinion against IR as high as 62.4% according to a poll.
02/14/20 Murren shows interest in MGM’s plans for Japan “I’m absolutely sure I’m going to be involved in the Japan project”, departing MGM resorts CEO Jim Murren has said.
02/14/20 Macau officials “cautious” about reopening casinos 15-day casino closure could be extending if Coronavirus outbreak is not contained.
02/14/20 Osaka City reveals 2020 budget Osaka publishes draft budget of JPY 1.77 trillion (US$90 billion) with funds set aside to host the 2025 World Expo and develop an IR.
02/13/20 Akimoto release from jail after paying bail According to his attorney, Akimoto maintains his innocence on all counts and plans to continue to serve in his position in the House.
02/13/20 MGM China net gaming revenue up in Q4 2019 Gaming operators MGM China also saw full year revenues increase 19 percent YoY to €2.6 billion.
