01/05/22 Manila casinos continue operating despite new Covid-19 countermeasures Although authorities in Manila moved the city to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions until at least January 15, casinos continue operating on a limited basis.
01/05/22 Paradise Co gaming revenue down 25.7% in 2021 Paradise Co has reported that gaming revenue declined 25.7 per cent year-on-year to KRW249.76bn (US$208.8m) in 2021.
01/04/22 South Korea: 99.6% of tourists in Jeju in 2021 were locals The Jeju Island Tourism Association revealed more than 12 million tourists visited Jeju island in 2021 but nearly all of them were locals.
01/03/22 Vietnam to introduce new gambling rules from February 12 Authorities in Vietnam have revealed they will launch a new set of rules regarding electronic gaming machine play in the country.
01/03/22 Metro Manila Casinos to close until at least January 15 Due to a new outbreak of Covid-19 cases, authorities in Manila ordered casino venues to close their doors until at least January 15.
12/23/21 New South Wales reintroduces Covid-19 countermeasures Due to the Omicron variant, authorities in New South Wales have decided to reintroduce QR code check-ins across retail and hospitality venues.
12/22/21 Jeju casinos to require proof of vaccination Authorities have confirmed that casino venues will require proof of vaccination requirements or a valid negative Covid-19 test.
12/16/21 Philippines to remain at Alert Level 2 until December 31 Authorities in The Philippines have decided to keep the country under Alert Level 2 Covid-9 restrictions due to the new Omicron strain.
12/13/21 Macau GGR down 12% in second week of December Macau’s GGR for the second week of December was down 12 per cent week-on-week from MOP260m (US$32.4m) to MOP229m (US$28.5m).
12/13/21 Tasmania reports record gambling losses The Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission has revealed that losses on pokies increased from AU$79.5m in 2019-20 to AU$117.3m in 2020-21.
12/13/21 Poll finds most Thai residents against legalisation of gambling The National Institute of Development Administration has reported the results of a poll on the possibility of allowing the development of integrated resorts and casinos.
12/13/21 Crown Sydney to start gaming operations in 2022 Crown Sydney has announced its gaming areas are ready to open on a staged basis pending a determination of suitability by ILGA.
12/09/21 Vietnam may allow international flights from December 15 Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has announced international flights could start to operate from December 15.
12/07/21 Macau GGR up 14% in first week of December Macau’s GGR for the first week of December was up 14 per cent week-on-week to MOP260m (US$32.4m).
