08/24/18 Yokohama Mayor remains neutral on IRs Mayor Fumiko Hayashi insisted on her “blank slate” stance on IRs and confirmed no decision has been made about them yet.
08/24/18 PAGCOR stops issuing franchises for casinos As ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte, the gaming regulatory body will temporarily stop issuing franchises for casinos in the Philippines.
08/23/18 MGM Cotai to open junket rooms in September The new casino resort developed by MGM China is set to open new VIP gambling rooms next month.
08/23/18 Japanese IRs to open in 2025 According to experts, integrated resorts would be ready to start operating by the end of 2024 or 2025.
08/23/18 Sands China increases profits The company experienced a rise in adjusted property EBITDA in the first six months of 2018.
08/23/18 China reiterates online ticket sales ban The announcement received support from 11 other government departments in China.
08/22/18 Nine foreign companies interested in Yokohama International operators were among the 22 companies that joined the RFI process for an IR development in the city.
08/22/18 Macau GGR on track to be up 15pct in August According to Sandford C. Bernstein and Nomura, Macau GGR is set to reach around US$3.25 billion by the end of the month.
08/21/18 Melco confirms Studio City IPO The casino company confirmed its preparations to launch an Initial Public Offering of shares in Studio City.
08/21/18 Apple withdraws thousands of gambling apps in China The company started a crackdown on gambling after criticism for failing to meet regulations.
08/21/18 The 13 Hotel to open before September South Shore Holdings Ltd revealed it expects to open the venue before the end of this month and will soon announce the exact launch date.
08/21/18 Osaka attracts major interest around IR project The potential IR development in Yumeshima island has both casino operators and construction companies interested in the prefecture.
08/20/18 Interpol cracks down on illegal gambling The agency interrupted organised crime networks involving illegal gambling across Asia.
08/20/18 Osaka officials seek best IR deal As international casino operators look to score an IR in the prefecture, officials aim to get the best deal regarding jobs and infrastructure.
