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Las Vegas ponders its coronavirus future

Submitted by admin on Wed, 13/05/2020 - 16:18

In the desert heat, neon lights outside empty casinos display messages urging people to stay away.

New Zealand to reopen malls, cafes from Thursday

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/05/2020 - 11:19

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand businesses including malls, cinemas, cafes and gyms will reopen on Thursday after some of the tightest restrictions in the world to stop the spread of the coronavirus were further loosened on Monday.

Grant Bowie MGM China CEO takes early retirement option

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/05/2020 - 10:58

MGM China CEO Grant Bowie is stepping with effect om 31st May from his top post in what is the latest management change involving MGM Resorts International globally as the company sets itself up to handle the financial pressures associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

Scintific Games 1Q loss widens to US$159mln amid Covid-19

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/05/2020 - 23:50

Took significant action to improve quarterly cash flows by over $150 million, preserve liquidity of nearly $1 billion and position the Company to take advantage of opportunities to strengthen the business as the industry begins to recover

Corona Resort and Casino Vietnam reopens

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/05/2020 - 10:40

Corona Resort and Casino (pictured in a file photo) – a gaming complex located on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island – has announced on its official website that operations at the resort and gaming facilities recommenced on Friday (May 8), after a month-long pause amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kangwon Land Resort Casino South Korea Reopens

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/05/2020 - 14:45

Kangwon Land (pictured), the only casino resort in South Korea where the country’s nationals are allowed to gamble, was to resume operations at noon this Friday (May 8), three days earlier than expected, said its promoter in a Thursday filing.

Nevada Governor will start next phase of reopening plan earlier than expected

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/05/2020 - 22:18

Gov. Steve Sisolak will set a new date for Nevada to start the next phase of its coronavirus recovery effort.

Resorts World Genting still shut as Malaysia starts moving out of lockdown

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/05/2020 - 20:27

The promoter of the Resorts World Genting (RWG) tourism complex (pictured) – including the only licensed casino venue in Malaysia – said in a notice posted on the property’s website that the resort would remain closed as the government there decided to ease the lockdown measures this week.

TransAct Technologies Inc receives near US$2.2-million loan under Paycheck Protection Program

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/05/2020 - 20:21

Casino-sector product supplier TransAct Technologies Inc says it received on Tuesday a near US$2.2-million loan under the Paycheck Protection Program administered by the United States Small Business Administration.