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GEN Malaysia to inject US$40mln into Empire Resorts

Mar 20, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck, World

Casino operator Genting Malaysia Bhd says it has agreed to inject US$40 million into loss-making U.S.-based gaming operator Empire Resorts Inc, by subscribing to the latter’s preferred stock....

Nevada orders casinos to close to stem Covid-19 spread

Mar 18, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Nevada’s governor has ordered a month-long closure of the state’s casinos and other non-essential businesses like bars and cinemas, as part of efforts to contain the further spread of the...

Aristocrat flags softer demand as Covid-19 hits casino biz

Mar 18, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Slot machine maker and digital games provider Aristocrat Leisure Ltd says it has decided to withdraw the group’s business-outlook statement for its fiscal-year 2020, including its suggestion of...

Melco unit says casino ops in Cyprus suspended for a month

Mar 18, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Cyprus Casinos says its gaming operations in the Republic of Cyprus have been suspended from Monday (March 16) for a “period of four weeks,” as part of measures to contain the further spread of...

Las Vegas Sands to suspend operations in Las Vegas

Mar 18, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

U.S.-based casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp announced on Tuesday that it would be closing its Venetian and Palazzo resorts (pictured) in Las Vegas, Nevada, until at least April 1. The measure is...

Melco unit limits patron numbers at its Cyprus casinos

Mar 17, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Cyprus Casinos says it has set a maximum limit of 75 people at any one time – guests and staff – for its casino premises in the Republic of Cyprus. It is part of efforts to contain the spread of...

Imp Pacific to close temporarily Saipan casino: report

Mar 17, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International (IPI) LLC is to close on a temporary basis with effect from “12am” local time on Tuesday its gaming operation on the Pacific island, a United...

Australian operators restrict gaming amid virus woes

Mar 16, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Australian casino operators Crown Resorts Ltd and The Star Entertainment Group Ltd both announced on Monday restrictions to their respective gaming venues, in order to contain the spread of the...

Wynn, MGM to suspend Las Vegas operations

Mar 16, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

U.S.-based casino operators Wynn Resorts Ltd and MGM Resorts International have announced the suspension of operations at their respective properties in Las Vegas, Nevada, amid concerns linked to...

Crown executive Alan McGregor assumes CFO role

Mar 13, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, World

Crown Resorts Ltd said on Friday that its long-time executive Alan McGregor has been appointed as the group’s chief financial officer. The appointment is still subject to the receipt of any...