11/20/19 Japan issues IR proposal timeline The Japan Tourism Agency announced it will receive IR licensing proposals from local governments between January 4 and July 30, 2021.
11/19/19 Casino companies aim at Yokohama Seven IR operators are participating in an RFC process as they try to land their permit for a casino development in Yokohama should the government choose it.
11/19/19 Genting Malaysia joint venture to delist Empire Resorts from Nasdaq Genting Malaysia has begun delisting Empire Resorts’ common stock from the Nasdaq Global Select Market after stockholders recently approved a merger.
11/18/19 Resorts World Manila post major revenue increase During the third quarter of 2019, Resorts World Manila reported a revenue jump of 49% in consolidated net revenues, reaching €294 million.
11/18/19 Mohegan to open IR in South Korea in 2022 Mohegan Gaming will open an integrated resort in South Korea in 2022 and has shared details on the project.
11/15/19 David Flynn discusses SPiCE 2020 Eventus International talked with David Flynn and discussed SPiCE 2020 and the gaming industry.
11/14/19 Japan advances with Casino Management Committee The Government has nominated five members for Japan’s Casino Management Committee, which will oversee integrated resorts in the archipelago.
11/13/19 Macau VIP gambling decreases According to experts, Macau VIP gambling volume fell 30-32% in the first 10 days of November, in comparison with the same period in 2018.
11/13/19 DICJ Director discusses illegal online gambling The director of Macau’s DICJ discussed illegal online gambling operations and said that it’s hard for authorities to fight it.
11/12/19 Sri Lanka bans sports betting The segment was already illegal but Sri Lanka has banned sports betting on overseas competitions as well in order to prevent match-fixing.
11/12/19 Las Vegas Sands models Japanese IR with its own Marina Bay As the casino industry nears the archipelago, Las Vegas Sands is pushing for a Japanese IR and wants to emulate its Singapore venue there.
11/12/19 BMM Testlabs to exhibit at MGS 2019 BMM Testlabs will be part of MGS 2019, which takes place in Macau on November 12-14.
11/08/19 Genting Singapore revenue drops in Q3 Genting Singapore revealed its revenue fell 7% during the third quarter, as well as its profit, which plunged 24% in comparison with 2018.
11/07/19 VIP segment loses ground in Macau According to Bernstein analysts, the VIP segment in Macau will drop to become just 34% of the region’s GGR by 2022 after being as much as 70% back in 2011.
11/06/19 Galaxy to open new Macau hotel in 2021 Galaxy Entertainment Group announced it will open its new Macau hotel during the first half of 2021 under Hyatt Hotels Corp’s brand Andaz.