03/24/20 Macau Chief Executive asked operators for contribution Macau Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, asked for more resorts to be used as quarantine venues amid Coronavirus crisis.
03/24/20 Macau: visitors from Hong Kong and Taiwan to face restrictions Macau’s new restrictions to visitors come in force to contain the spread of Coronavirus.
03/23/20 Kangwon Land extends its closure until April 6 The only casino in South Korea estimates a loss of US$124.8 million from the start of the casino closure
03/23/20 South Korea: casinos claim being left behind by government Casinos won’t receive the loan that government offered to all the business impacted by the Coronavirus crisis.
03/20/20 Japan: Mohegan still interested in developing IR “We see Japan as a great source of opportunity for tourism and integrated entertainment resort development,” Mohegan CEO Mario Kontomerkos said.
03/20/20 Macau: 80% of gaming tables reopen 5,400 out of the 6,739 gaming tables in Macau are now open following last month’s 15 day casino shut down.
03/20/20 Macau halves 2020 forecast The government now expects GGR to reach MOP130 billion (€14.8 billion) for the full year.
03/20/20 Success Universe expects 2019 profit boom Macau’s Ponte 16 investors expect to see profits jump 30-40% for FY19.
03/19/20 Yokohama confident in IR bid despite Coronavirus The Mayor expects operators will continue to show interest in partnering with the city to launch an integrated resort.
03/19/20 Casino Macau Jockey Club to remain closed The gaming venue will not reopen due to “renovation works”.
03/19/20 Macau: Casino Taipa to be used for quarantine Three hotels will host those returning to Macau and entering the 14 day isolation period.
03/19/20 SJM Holdings profits hit €376.2 million in 2019 Casino operator SJM Holdings saw profits rise 12.5% year-on-year.
03/18/20 Macau closes borders after new Coronavirus case Macau in lockdown after a Spanish businessman and returning resident tested positive for Covid-19.
03/17/20 Macau: GGR to dip 80% in March According to analysts, the month will end with slightly better results but the overall market is “still bad”.
03/16/20 Genting Hong Kong cuts salaries Senior executives will not take a salary for the rest of the year with other managers agreeing to salary reductions.
