04/21/20 Malaysia: Genting plans pay cut for staff The operator is planning salary cuts between 20 per cent and 40 per cent due to the impact of Coronavirus.
04/21/20 Paradise Co reopens three casinos in South Korea Business as usual for casino operator with three casinos now open to the public following the Covid-19 closure.
04/20/20 Aus: Health expert warns of online gambling dangers A leading health professional in Australia has warned of the dangers of online gambling during the lockdown as the industry booms.
04/20/20 Philippines: casinos likely to remain closed Lockdown measures in the Philippines are to be modified or extended this week, with casinos likely to remain closed.
04/20/20 Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ of 2021 Olympics The chances of the Olympics going ahead in 2021 are looking less likely according to a leading scientist in Japan.
04/20/20 India: eight businessmen arrested for gambling Individuals charged with gambling while the country is on lockdown due to Coronavirus.
04/20/20 Macau to work with Chinese govt to help gaming sector Governments to discuss re-issuing individual travel visas in order to allow mainlanders to visit Macau.
04/20/20 Macau: only three hotels used as quarantine venues Nine hotels have now been released and will open to the public following a deep clean.
04/20/20 Grand Korea Leisure extends closure period to May 6 GKL operates three foreigner-only casinos in Seoul and Busan under the Seven Luck brand.
04/17/20 Kangwon Land extends closure to May 4 The period of the closure has been repeatedly extended in line with continuing concerns about the spread of Coronavirus.
04/16/20 Yokohama mayor announces a two-month IR delay “Considering the spread of the novel coronavirus, we should concentrate on the things which are most important,” Mayor Hayashi explained.
04/16/20 Okura Holdings shuts some pachinko venues Operator closes some of its pachinko venues after pressure from local governments.
04/16/20 Crown Resorts to stand down 11,500 employees Gaming giant still plans to pay shareholder dividend despite mass layoffs.
04/15/20 Gambling advertising banned in Armenia Gambling advertising has been banned in Armenia during the Coronavirus pandemic that has swept the globe.
04/15/20 Macau imposes new border restrictions People can only enter they city if they can present a negative Covid-19 test.
