10/24/19 Galaxy pushes for Osaka IR Galaxy Entertainment is pushing for a potential Osaka IR and made its local pitch during a press event this week, detailing its proposal.
10/24/19 Philippines considers POGO tax The Philippines is considering setting a 5% tax on POGO operators’ revenue, amid controversy with China and overall tension in Southeast Asia.
10/22/19 China’s gambling crackdown hurts the Philippines China has enforced a ban on online gambling that may hurt the arrival of Chinese nationals in the Philippines, Maybank forecasts.
10/21/19 Japan to set casino management committee The government of Japan adopted an ordinance that establishes the creation of a casino management committee on January 7, 2020.
10/21/19 Sportradar to market CEV Tokyo Volleyball European Qualification media rights The agreement is part of an existing collaboration between the CEV and Sportradar that has run since 2007.
10/21/19 Japanese IR developments face opposition According to a recent survey, 60% of the local population is against the development of the first Japanese IR in the country.
10/18/19 Philippines ban POGO over tax payments Like many others, a POGO has failed to pay taxes, which is why the Philippine government has announced its closure through the BIR.
10/17/19 GGR from mass-market increases in Macau The DICJ has revealed that gross gambling revenue from the mass market in Macau increased in the third quarter.
10/17/19 Mohegan lands in Hokkaido Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is targeting a Hokkaido IR, which is why it has opened an office in Tomakomai to build relationships with the community.
10/16/19 Hong Kong operator sells stake in The 13 hotel Southshore Holdings has reached a deal to get rid of 40% of the company that owns Macau’s The 13 hotel for €86.7 million and expects to sell more.
10/15/19 Casino revenue likely to decline in Q4 in Macau Morgan Stanley has revealed in a new memo that casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau is likely to be down every month in Q4.
10/14/19 Wynn dismisses Osaka IR proposal Wynn Resorts’ potential Osaka IR push is officially off the table as the company has recently confirmed it will focus in the Kanto region.
10/14/19 Okada Manila improves GGR figures Gross gambling revenue (GGR) from September at Okada Manila experienced a 29.5% year-on-year increase.
10/11/19 Osaka takes a new step towards an IR bid The Osaka City Council approved an IR assessment budget to conduct an environmental impact study for the potential Yumeshima venue.
10/11/19 Panaji Mayor rejects request to renew licences The ports minister had requested the CCP to reconsider the decision to not renew trading licences to casinos in Goa but obtained a negative response.
