11/11/20 Bloomberry reports US$51m loss in Q3 The company’s operations were impacted by Covid-19 measures but it is the only firm authorised so far to take online bets in the Philippines.
11/09/20 Malaysia extends lockdown but RWG remains open Resort World Genting has confirmed it will remain open despite the extension of lockdown measures in other areas of the country.
11/08/20 IEC closer to new Manila casino The company is reviewing the terms of its draft provisional casino licence from PAGCOR.
11/08/20 Singapore and Japan begin “cruises to nowhere” Pilot trips began this week with safety measures in place, including intensive care units on board.
11/06/20 PAGCOR clarifies permission for online bets Only Solaire Resort & Casino has been cleared to legally take online bets in the Philippines, and its system still has to pass testing.
11/05/20 Waterfront Philippines still seeking partners The company is still in the process of selecting an investment partner to develop a new casino hotel in Manila.
11/05/20 Casino sales up to 18% at Grand Korea Leasure The South Korea foreigner-only casino operator saw a monthly increase in sales in October.
11/05/20 Donaco closer to agreement with Thai vendor The casino operator needs Mega International Commercial Bank’s consent to issue payments agreed in a legal settlement.
11/04/20 PAGCOR clears 3 operators to take online bets Integrated resorts had asked to be able to take online wagers from known customers in a bid to aid recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
11/03/20 BIR releases tax guidelines for POGOs PAGCOR will have to submit monthly reports on franchise tax collection and the number of workers employed by industry.
11/03/20 Court rules in favour of Waterfront in IR case The company could become the fifth integrated resort operator in the Philippines, joining Bloomberry, Melco, Okada Manila and Travellers International.
11/03/20 Singapore casinos see huge drop in local visitation Numbers have fallen for the first 12 months since entry levies were increased by the Casino Regulatory Authority.
11/01/20 Singapore eases restrictions for China and Australia Visitors from China and from Victoria will be allowed into the country as of November 6.
10/30/20 Emerald Bay expects to break even in 7 years PH Resorts is confident that the “thrill” factor will lure Asian gamblers to the property it expects to open in 2021.
10/29/20 Okada Manila promoter appoints new president Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. has announced changes on its board, with Byron Yip as new president.
