04/02/20 Macau scraps plans to impose tourist tax Coronavirus crisis sees Macau authorities drop motion to implement a tax on tourists visiting the city.
04/02/20 Macau: 2,600 people held in quarantine hotels A total of 12 hotels have been requisitioned by the SAR government to stop the spread of Coronavirus.
04/01/20 Vietnam shuts all of its casinos Country becomes the latest to prepare for lockdown and require casinos to close their doors to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
04/01/20 PAGCOR reveals big loss after casino close Gaming regulator losing between US$98 million to US$118million per month in revenue during Coronavirus lockdown.
04/01/20 Star Entertainment cancels dividend The company will not pay its usual year-end shareholder dividend due to Coronavirus.
03/31/20 Imperial Pacific motion to dismiss lawsuit, denied Three companies are suing IPI for private nuisance and deliberate – interference with prospective business advantage.
03/31/20 Sands China granted loan exemption Operator granted relief over certain terms to its $US2billion revolving credit facility.
03/31/20 Russia shuts all casinos Country is the latest to close down its land-based gambling as part of Coronavirus relief efforts.
03/30/20 Aquis Entertainment cuts jobs Gambling operator has cut around 90% of its total workforce due to the forced casino closure in Australia.
03/30/20 Macau Legend appoints new CEO Melinda Chan will take over the position from her husband David Chow.
03/30/20 Suncity Group changes the Hoiana IR opening schedule The highly-anticipated grand opening of the operator’s Hoiana property is now scheduled for 2021 due to the Coronavirus crisis.
03/27/20 Paradise Entertainment ceases management of Casino Waldo Hong Kong-based company Paradise Entertainment announced it won’t continue the management of Casino Waldo.
03/26/20 Royal Dragon Hotel designated for medical observations The hotel will add 144 rooms to quarantine capacity and its casino operations will be suspended.
03/26/20 Suncity got shareholders approval to develop Manila resort Suncity Group is close to beginning work on the hotel and casino in Manila after receiving shareholder approval to pay US$200 million for the use of the site.
03/26/20 Genting Highland shutdown to be extended Genting Highland casino closure is going to be extended until 14 April, according to the company.
