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Zhuhai easing from Oct 19 rules on travel inbound via Macau

Zhuhai easing from Oct 19 rules on travel inbound via Macau

Oct 18, 2021 Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  

Starting from noon on Tuesday (October 19), Zhuhai-bound travellers from Macau are only required to hold a nucleic acid test certificate issued within 48 hours proving they are ‘negative’ for the...
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MBS offers virtual meeting place using its resort settings

MBS offers virtual meeting place using its resort settings

Oct 18, 2021 Latest News, Singapore, Top of the deck  

The promoter of Singapore casino resort Marina Bay Sands (MBS) said in a press release it had launched what it terms a “virtual meeting place” (pictured in a digital image) that can be used in...
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G2E Asia 2021 in-person event cancelled, now Aug 2022

G2E Asia 2021 in-person event cancelled, now Aug 2022

Oct 18, 2021 Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  

There will be no in-person 2021 edition for Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, a casino industry trade fair and conference that prior to the Covid-19 pandemic had been held annually in Macau since 2007....
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Aristocrat US$2.9bn offer for online bet biz Playtech

Aristocrat US$2.9bn offer for online bet biz Playtech

Oct 18, 2021 Latest News, Top of the deck, World  

Australia-listed slot machine maker and online gaming content provider Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has made a circa AU3.9-billion (US$2.7-million) cash offer to acquire all of London-listed Playtech Plc,...
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Okada Manila, 26 Capital in SPAC merger agreement

Okada Manila, 26 Capital in SPAC merger agreement

Oct 18, 2021 Latest News, Philippines, Top of the deck, World  

The promoter of Philippine casino resort Okada Manila announced on Friday a merger agreement with 26 Capital Acquisition Corp, which will result in Okada Manila becoming a publicly traded company...
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Public sessions on Macau gaming law rescheduled to late Oct

Public sessions on Macau gaming law rescheduled to late Oct

Oct 17, 2021 Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  

Macau’s casino regulator has rescheduled a number of face-to-face public consultation sessions, regarding the city’s draft suggestion of an amendment to Macau gaming law. The Gaming Inspection...
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US$12bln claim on LVS Macau licence unwarranted court told

US$12bln claim on LVS Macau licence unwarranted court told

Oct 15, 2021 Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  

A Macau court was told on Friday that a US$12-billion claim against United States-based casino group Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) and some of its units, over alleged help securing its Macau gaming...
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Staycations at Manila casino resorts from Oct 16

Staycations at Manila casino resorts from Oct 16

Oct 15, 2021 Latest News, Philippines, Top of the deck  

Hotels at Entertainment City casino resorts in Manila are among hotels in the Philippine capital that are allowed from Saturday (October 16) to offer “staycations” to guests aged 18 or over, who...
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Macau casino ops introduce staff ‘jab-or-test’ rule

Macau casino ops introduce staff ‘jab-or-test’ rule

Oct 15, 2021 Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  

Macau casino operators have implemented a new directive, stating that before entering the workplace, employees must either show proof of vaccination against Covid-19, or hold a nucleic acid test...
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Singapore casinos now request proof of vaccination

Singapore casinos now request proof of vaccination

Oct 15, 2021 Latest News, Singapore, Top of the deck  

Singapore’s two casino resorts have implemented since Wednesday new entry measures for gaming patrons, requesting proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 or some other form of stricter...
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"In light of the ongoing Covid-19 disruption and continued travel restrictions across Asia Pacific, G2E Asia has shifted its focus to 2022 to ensure we meet the show’s high expectations, which we share with our valued exhibitors and attendees”

Vera Ng
Project director at Reed Exhibitions, one of the organisers of the G2E Asia trade event