10/16/20 Cambodia: foreign visitor tally falls by 72% According to an official report, the number of foreign visitors has plunged, with an 83 per cent decline in arrivals from mainland China.
10/16/20 Hong Kong and Singapore establish travel bubble No quarantine will be required and travellers will be allowed to make business or tourism trips without restrictions.
10/15/20 PAGCOR could legalise online cockfighting Andrea Domingo has said the regulator may establish a mechanism for streaming sabong events in authorised arenas.
10/14/20 RWG to remain open despite Malaysia lockdown While some cities in the country undergo a partial lockdown for two weeks due to new Covid-19 cases, Resorts World Genting will remain open.
10/13/20 POGO exodus: number of foreign worker applications halves There were 49 per cent fewer requests for permits between January and September compared to the same period last year.
10/13/20 Phil-Asian Gaming Expo postponed The event has been put back by six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
10/12/20 Genting Bhd EBITDA to fall 70%, analyst says The drop in visitors to Resorts World Sentosa and Resorts World Genting will hit earnings hard, Maybank IB forecasts.
10/09/20 Singapore to resume cruises in November Two companies have been approved to operate the famous “cruises to nowhere” with enhanced safety protocols.
10/09/20 Over 60 casinos in Cambodia may not reopen There have been permanent and temporary suspensions of staff, as well as closures in Sihanoukville.
10/07/20 Kangwon Land: casino revenue expected to fall 67% The casino operator expects a fall in revenues of 67% year-on-year for the full year 2020.
10/07/20 Highlight Games enters the Philippines The company has partnered with Asian firms to deploy its product portfolio in over 350 PAGCOR-authorised outlets.
10/07/20 EveryMatrix acquires Thai software firm TOTOIT’s team of 20 developers will join EveryMatrix’s front-end division.
10/06/20 Cambodia passes new gaming law The bill approved by the National Assembly sets the minimum capital for investment in a casino and adds a tax on GGR.
10/03/20 SDY becomes Inter’s betting sponsor in Asia The Thai sports betting firm has signed a non-exclusive two-year contract with the Italian football club.
