02/25/20 Macau: GGR plunges 90% in February MaMacau’s GGR will reach MOP2.1 billion (US$252 million) for the month amid the on-going Coronavirus crisis.
02/24/20 Kangwon Land closed for one day due to Coronavirus South Korea casino becomes the latest to shut its doors as the deadly virus continues to impact the Asian gambling sector.
02/24/20 Coronavirus: Yokohama postpones IR briefings The decision was taken to avoid large number of people gathering in confined spaces.
02/24/20 Sands Cotai Central to re-open this week Sands China will reopen the doors to its Sands Cotai Central property from February 27 following Coronavirus closure.
02/24/20 Coronavirus: South Korea postpones football season Kickoff to the 2020 K-league has been delayed as part of efforts to protect players and fans from deadly virus.
02/24/20 Nagasaki University could offer IR Management course Management course would coincide with the region being awarded a licence to construct an IR.
02/21/20 Grant Chum is the new COO of Sands China Wilfred Wong Ying Wai remains as Sands China’s president, role he has since November 2015
02/21/20 Macau: six to eight hours wait at border health screenings Macau visitors to be held for up to right hours as part of efforts to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
02/21/20 Melco Resorts expects “loss-making days” after re-opening “I think our revenues are going to be impacted in a great way”, Melco’s COO of Macau Resorts, David Sisk said.
02/20/20 Japan: Hokkaido will not pursue an IR license Local government has decided not to seek any budget for IR development for the coming fiscal year.
02/20/20 Wakayama publishes draft IR policy Document indicates no more than three IRs will be constructed in the first phase of the regions plans to open casinos.
02/20/20 Sands China responds to concerning viral video Sands China says a video showing staff accommodation does not show its current setup during the Coronavirus outbreak.
02/20/20 Gaming workers fear losing their jobs, survey reveals Half of gaming workers surveyed said they fear losing jobs following the Coronavirus crisis.
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.
