Emerald Bay Resort and Casino opening date further delayed

In the Philippines and a senior executive with the company behind the under-construction Emerald Bay Resort and Casino has announced that the facility’s planned premiere has been further delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to

The Hong Kong Jockey Club posts impressive annual performance

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has reportedly chalked up an increase of 27.9% year-on-year in aggregated turnover for its most recent horseracing season to a record of approximately $35.98 billion. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the oper

Pricey third-quarter plunge for Donaco International Limited

Asian casino operator Donaco International Limited has reportedly announced that it burned through $380,408 per month over the course of the third quarter as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming

New Yokohama mayor not interested in IR bid

In a mayoral race upset, Takeharu Yamanaka has been named the newest mayor of Yokohama. The city in Japan has been considering bidding for a casino resort, but with Yamanaka in charge, that is unlikely to happen. After winning the race, Yamanaka spo

China reiterates nationwide cryptocurrency prohibition

The central bank for China has reportedly issued an official statement in order to remind citizens that it remains illegal to conduct transactions using a digital currency or engage in any form of cryptocurrency trading or mining. According to a rep

Wakayama residents petition for a referendum regarding casino bid

Residents within the Wakayama feel they should have a say in whether or not the prefecture adds an integrated resort. A petition campaign is currently in the works, as residents feel this issue is a major one and they should be able to agree or disa

South Shore Holdings Limited facing the prospect of being wound up

The operator behind Macau’s luxury The 13 hotel has reportedly announced that it has been served with a statutory demand for the immediate repayment of an outstanding debt believed to be worth in the region of $422.8 million. According to a report f

Yokohama mayoral candidates come out against city’s integrated casino resort plan

In Japan and one of the candidates running to be elected as the next mayor for Yokohama has reportedly come out against the giant city’s plan to bring an envisioned integrated casino resort to a 116-acre parcel of waterfront land. According to a rep

Lacklustre November financials for Paradise Company Limited

In South Korea and local casino operator Paradise Company Limited has reportedly announced that its aggregated November gaming revenues fell by 53.6% month-on-month to sit just shy of $8.4 million as it continued to suffer through the consequences o

Macau regulator confirms shuttering of all Suncity Group gaming lounges

In Macau and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau regulator has reportedly confirmed the temporary closure of all local VIP gaming lounges operated by junket firm Suncity Group. According to a report from GGRAsia, the shutterings come after

South Korean politician suggests implementing ‘proxy gambling’ at casinos

In South Korea and a prominent federal politician has reportedly suggested that the nation’s collection of 17 foreigner-only casinos be allowed to start offering mobile wagering so as to more quickly recover from the detrimental impacts of the coron

Japanese casino implementation legislation to go live from Monday

In Japan and legislation is set to take effect from Monday that will lay out the basic rules governing the nation’s planned trio of integrated casino resorts as well as the specific duties and responsibilities of the new Casino Management Board regu