gross gambling revenue

Visitation improving but lack of IVS limits gains: Bernstein

July 20, 2020

Macau has seen improved visitation since the easing of travel restrictions with Mainland China, though progress is slow and a V-shaped recovery is not expected, Bernstein Research said in a note.

Leisure & Resorts World Q1 profit drops 19% on lockdown

Philippines - July 6, 2020

Leisure & Resorts World Corp, which operates bingo parlours and online gaming in the Philippines, reported a drop of 18.9 percent in gross profit in the first quarter, due to Covid-19 mandated lockdowns.

Macau March GGR drops 80 percent, April seen worse

Macau - April 1, 2020

Macau’s gross gambling revenue tumbled 80 percent in March, in line with expectations, with April likely to see an even greater drop due to tighter travel restrictions.

Economic toll deepens, but underlying optimism intact

Macau - February 14, 2020

The Coronavirus, now renamed as Covid-19, has devastated the near-term outlook for Asia’s casino operators, though analysts still expect demand to snap back sharply once the outbreak is under control. The big question is when that might be.

Melco abandons Crown stake purchase, cites Coronavirus

Macau - February 6, 2020

Melco Resorts & Entertainment said it’s dropping its plans to buy a second tranche of shares in Australia’s Crown Resorts, citing the economic impact of the Coronavirus on the region.

Coronavirus hits industry, but underlying demand seen strong

Macau - January 31, 2020

Looking at the Chinese New Year visitation figures for Macau, it’s difficult not to be pessimistic about the near-term outlook for gaming in Asia, though analysts say underlying demand remains strong and there is likely to be a snap back once the situation improves.

Melco Q3 revenue gains, with mass at record

Macau - October 30, 2019

Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported a 16 percent gain in Q3 revenue helped by a strong performance at City of Dreams Macau and a record performance from the mass market and slots.

Macau Sept. tourist arrivals gain, overnight guests decline

Macau - October 22, 2019

Tourism arrivals showed strong growth into Macau in September, though government data shows the biggest gains were in the lower spending day tripper category.

Donaco swings to profit on Vietnam, cost controls

Cambodia - October 18, 2019

Donaco International said it swung to a profit in the September quarter, helped by a strong performance from its property in Vietnam and reduced costs.

VIP GGR tepid in Golden Week: Bernstein

Macau - October 8, 2019

VIP play was tepid through the key Golden Week holiday in Macau and is likely to remain so for the rest of the month as trade tensions pressure Mainland China’s economy, analysts at Bernstein said.

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Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Mass market paying the bills

October 23, 2020

Coronavirus live updates: Macau gaming workers to face more Covid-19 tests

Macau - October 21, 2020

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Puducherry government urges blanket ban on online gambling

India - October 22, 2020

The Puducherry union territory government has urged the union government to ban online gaming platforms and mobile apps, describing it as a necessity to protect the mental health of vulnerable people.

Bloomberry Foundation, PAGCOR complete quarantine facilities

Philippines - September 29, 2020

Bloomberry Foundation and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp said they have completed the capital region’s largest quarantine facility for Covid-19 patients.

Asia turns up heat on online gambling

Malaysia - October 21, 2020

Singapore police have busted at least two illegal gambling operations in the past week, while across Asia authorities have moved to stamp out illicit activities, from raids on premier league matches in India, to illegal number forecasting in Malaysia.