10/04/20 Macau debates extending Covid-19 test validity for travellers Currently, cross-border travellers must present a negative test result no more than a week old, but the period could be extended to two weeks.
10/01/20 Chinese lottery recovery continues in August After posting double-digit annual growth in July, August sales increased 2 per cent year-on-year.
09/27/20 Gambling cash flow out of China surpasses US$145bn The director-general of the Ministry of Public Security’s International Cooperation Department has said the industry should “increase efforts.”
09/20/20 Could US-China tensions play against casinos? Experts analyse the risk of volatility and the “rising possibility” of Macau not renewing US operators’ licences in 2022.
09/15/20 Asia Gaming Brief announces sixth edition of webinar series The webinar scheduled for next week will look at the future of China’s outbound tourism.
09/10/20 500.com resumes online lottery operation in Sweden The Chinese lottery provider’s licence had been suspended in January after failing to complete the renewal process before the deadline.
09/09/20 Chinese lotteries see double-digit growth Lottery sales were up 10.4 year-on-year in July, mainly due to the rise in sports lottery sales as events returned around the world.
09/08/20 Casinos already being hit by China’s “blacklist” Although the destinations China will blacklist have not yet been revealed, casino stocks are already taking a hit.
09/04/20 Crown exec says bosses “blinkered” by profits The former head of the operator’s Chinese business says the company should have known the dangers of promoting gambling in the country.
09/01/20 India seizes over US$6m for illegal gambling India’s Enforcement Directorate seized the funds during a major operation against illegal gambling in four cities.
08/27/20 China creates blacklist of overseas gambling destinations The country will impose travel restrictions to stop Chinese citizens from visiting overseas gambling destinations.
08/23/20 Former Crown boss addresses visas inquiry The public hearings over Crown’s China debacle have begun with authorities to decide if the company will keep its licence.
08/19/20 Wynn concerned over US-China tensions The Macau operator fears higher volatility in international markets and the impact of the US ban on WeChat.
08/19/20 China clampdown hurts Macau’s VIP business China’s clampdown on capital flows is causing liquidity problems for the city’s casinos.
08/12/20 Guangdong will also resume IVS The Chinese province will restart individual and group visas on August 26 Visas will be available to all mainland China residents in September.
