04/02/20 Japan’s first IR could be delayed Coronavirus outbreak raising concerns over whether timetable for issuing licences is achievable.
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 Australia gambling industry effectively shut down Gambling venues across the country have been forced to close due to Coronavirus.
04/01/20 New Zealand Lotto to close retail sales Lottery moves all operations and ticket sales online during Coronavirus lockdown in the country.
04/01/20 Coronavirus: More than 500 Macau events cancelled Managing Director of the Macau Convention and Exhibition Association, Alan Ho, says the impact on the MICE sector is “Significant”.
04/01/20 Star Entertainment cancels dividend The company will not pay its usual year-end shareholder dividend due to Coronavirus.
03/31/20 No tennis in 2020 says Tennis Australia Chief “My personal view is I think for tennis to come back this year is going to be tough” – TA Chief, Craig Tiley.
03/31/20 IPL players may not get paid Indian Premier League hangs in the balance with players unlikely to be paid if the season does not take place.
03/31/20 Coronavirus: Horse racing continues in Hong Kong Races continue to take place around the world albeit behind closed doors.
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 Coronavirus: No decision on 2020 Asia Cup suspension Senior cricket officials yet to meet to determine whether the tournament will still go ahead in September.
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 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.
03/30/20 Sheraton Grand becomes quarantine hotel 2,000 out of the hotel’s 4,000 rooms will be used to quarantine people with 500 rooms set to be used immediately.
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.
