01/09/20 Macau casino sector to grow in 2020, Bernstein says Despite a slow start to the year, the Macau casino looks set to improve during 2020
01/09/20 Japan: opposition tables bill to abolish IRs following bribery scandal Casino bribery scandal in Japan has led to government opposition lawmakers tabling a bill to abolish IR activity in the country
01/09/20 Macau: IR occupancy drops in 2019 Latest figures from the Macau Government Tourism Office reveal a drop in stays at 5-star and 4-star hotels.
01/09/20 Crown Barangaroo to open ahead of schedule The multi-billion dollar development will open its doors this coming Christmas, three months ahead of schedule.
01/08/20 Vietnam casino gets further funding Suncity Group Holdings announced it will give the Vietnam casino Gold Yield Enterprises is developing in Hoiana a US$17 million loan.
01/08/20 Greece submits gambling legislation to European Commission In order to update its current regulations, Greece drafted new gambling legislation and submitted it to the European Commission for review.
01/08/20 Macau casino operators receive help to tackle pneumonia outbreak The national gaming regulator confirmed that it will assist the city’s casino operators in purchasing additional temperature detection equipment
01/08/20 Suncity Group invests US$34 million in Hoiana IR development GYE will pay interest of 1.5% per annum, with the principal amount and interest to be repaid at the expiry of the stated five-year term
01/08/20 Japan: Casino Administration Committee finally up and running The committee will oversee casino licensing and operations as an external bureau of the cabinet and will be responsible for administrative procedures
01/08/20 Macau: workers demand casinos increase social responsibility efforts FAOM issued a statement after a meeting with the new Secretary for Economy and Finance asking gambling operators to commit to a “harmonious working relationship” with their workers.
01/08/20 Macau: illegal smoking at casinos decreases in 2019 According to the Health Bureau, last year there was a significant increase in inspections but the number of prosecutions dropped.
01/08/20 Genting HK sells casino cruise ship for U$900 million The Company of casino cruises confirmed the operation that will sell the Genting Dream Vessel this month.
01/07/20 Chiba will not pursue Japan IR bid Toshihito Kumagai confirms Chiba will not apply to the national government to host a casino resort.
01/07/20 AUSTRAC to investigate gambling industry The Australian anti-money laundering regulator is to closely follow the activities of casino and poker machine owners
01/07/20 Sensational Sega baccarat game lands at Okada Manila The casino is the first in the Philippines to install Sega Sammy Creation’s “Baccarat Maximum Fortune” title.
