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Temporary closure of casinos around the world disrupted the core of the gaming industry and forced casino operators to take some unpopular measures to maintain the necessary operability state to be able to resume business the moment the ongoing health crisis resides. One thing is certain, though: burning cash reserves is inevitable. Donaco International, the […]

Donaco Implements Measures to Ensure Business Sustainability

By Heidi Specter

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Philippine Casinos Remain Closed through April 30 due to Quarantine

April 8, 2020

Philippine casinos will remain closed through April 30 after an extension of the quarantine was ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte. Lockdown in Philippines to be extended through April 30 Luzon in the Philippines remains on strict lockdown through April 30 due to COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The initial plan was to end the quarantine […]

By Simon Deloit

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Osaka’s Yumeshima IR Project Suffers Setback after Setback

April 8, 2020

One of the strong contenders to host an integrated resort-type casino in Japan, Osaka, may have to face delays again, pushing back its request-for-proposal /RFP/ process, this time due to the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Officials Accepted New Delays Osaka’s Mayor, Ichiro Matsui, was quoted by the Mainichi newspaper on Monday, raising […]

Osaka’s Yumeshima IR Project Suffers Setback after Setback

By Stoyan Todorov

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Wind Creek Bethlehem to Retain 2,500 Employees amid Lockdown

April 8, 2020

The Wind Creek Bethlehem was among the first properties to shut down its casino operation in Pennsylvania voluntarily, preceding the Control Board’s decision as well as a test revealing that a casino employee had been infected with the novel coronavirus. Wind Creek Bethlehem Keeps Paying Staff Despite Casino Shutdown As the coronavirus casino shutdowns continue […]

Wind Creek Bethlehem to Retain 2,500 Employees amid Lockdown

By Julie Moraine

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Nagasaki Prefecture Published Its Kyushu-Nagasaki IR Basic Concept

April 7, 2020

Despite the ongoing health crisis regarding the outbreak of the coronavirus, Japanese prefecture Nagasaki continues to push forward with its casino integrated resort /IR/ effort. The prefecture published its Kyushu-Nagasaki IR Basic Concept on Monday and informed it was getting closer to selecting its partner from the private sector. The published document explained in details, […]

Nagasaki Prefecture Published Its Kyushu-Nagasaki IR Basic Concept

By Rachael Price

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Online Gambling Banned in Latvia due to Covid-19

April 7, 2020

The Latvian government issued an updated bill this Monday, effectively banning online gambling through April 15. Updated bill bans online gambling in Latvia Monday, April 6, the Latvian government issued an updated bill banning online gaming with instant effect. This action came following the emergency bill that president Egils Levits signed back in March. The […]

Online Gambling Banned in Latvia due to Covid-19

By Simon Deloit

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Singapore Government Ordered Closure of Casinos and Other Non-Essential Businesses

April 6, 2020

The current spread of the coronavirus throughout the world has already seriously impacted the casino industry. Singapore is the next country affected by the severe outbreak of the disease and the Government announced the implementation of strict mitigation measures that required the shutting down of all non-essential businesses, including casinos. Social Distancing Effort The two […]

By Julie Moraine

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Colorado Regulator Issued 32 New Licenses Ahead of Sports Books Launch Date

April 5, 2020

The Limited Gaming Control Commission, the sports betting and gaming regulatory body in Colorado, authorized 32 new sports books to operate within the state. Among the newly added companies, there are 8 casino and 6 online operators. Licensing So Far In February, the Colorado regulator approved 7 land-based facilities to start offering sports betting operations. […]

Colorado Regulator Issued 32 New Licenses Ahead of Sports Books Launch Date

By Simon Deloit

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Atlantic City Casinos Furlough Nearly 16,000 Employees

April 4, 2020

The casino industry in New Jersey have been seriously impacted by the ongoing health crisis as all nine casinos in Atlantic City, the state’s gambling hub, have been closed since March 16, when St. Gov. Phil Murphy ordered them to close doors to prevent the person-to-person transmission of the virus. By that time casino operators […]

By Julie Moraine

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Caesars Will Furlough 90%, LVS Will Pay 100% for 2 Months

April 3, 2020

Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday the closure of their land-based gaming facilities in the US would affect 90% of its staff, employees who would remain employed but placed on furlough for an indefinite period of time. Trim Wage Costs The casino and hospitality operator that has nearly 64,000 employees on a payroll explained it would move […]

Caesars Will Furlough 90%, LVS Will Pay 100% for 2 Months

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Donaco Implements Measures to Ensure Business Sustainability

Philippine Casinos Remain Closed through April 30 due to Quarantine

Osaka’s Yumeshima IR Project Suffers Setback after Setback

Wind Creek Bethlehem to Retain 2,500 Employees amid Lockdown

Nagasaki Prefecture Published Its Kyushu-Nagasaki IR Basic Concept

Online Gambling Banned in Latvia due to Covid-19

Singapore Government Ordered Closure of Casinos and Other Non-Essential Businesses

Colorado Regulator Issued 32 New Licenses Ahead of Sports Books Launch Date

Atlantic City Casinos Furlough Nearly 16,000 Employees

Caesars Will Furlough 90%, LVS Will Pay 100% for 2 Months