Industry
July 1, 2022
COVID Hurts Macau GGR, Leads to Weak June Results
It would seem like Macau’s woes never end. The special administrative region just posted the financial results of its gaming industry for June this year. The declining revenues make it very clear that the worst is far from over. Macau’s GGR Continues to Decline According to the results, Macau’s gross gaming revenues for June sit […]
Industry
June 20, 2022
Macau Continues Mass Testing While Keeping Casinos Open
China’s vainglorious attempt to keep the spread of the COVID-19 infection under to a zero has been punctuated by on-again-off-again lockdowns that have translated into a grim outlook about Macau’s recovery and plunging business bottom lines. On Monday, the Chinese territory has begun its second day of intensified testing which will take a sample from […]
Legal
June 13, 2022
AGA Praises Biden for Lifting Pre-Departure COVID Tests
The Biden administration decided to lift all Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travelers reaching the country by plane starting June 12. The American Gaming Association (AGA) reacted positively to the news. AGA’s president and chief executive officer Bill Miller expressed the association’s high hopes regarding the full and speedy recovery of the country’s hospitality sector […]
Business
April 22, 2022
Luckia Gaming Group Set to Exceed Pre-COVID Sales Figures
Casino and gaming company, Luckia Gaming Group, not only managed to deal with the crisis in 2021 despite the Covid 19 pandemic, but it also fully recovered in the last quarter of 2021, matching similar sales volume figures from 2019. In 2022, the company is working even harder in order to maintain this upward momentum. […]
Industry
April 12, 2022
New Report Analyzes the Impact of COVID-19 on Gamblers in Ontario
A new report reveals how the global COVID-19 pandemic impacted the behavior of gamblers in Ontario, Canada. Ontario’s Responsible Gambling Council Releases Results from a New Study The Responsible Gambling Council’s (RGC) Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices (CABP) issued the results of a new study in collaboration with the Ontario Gambling Research Society […]
Casino
April 12, 2022
Philadelphia Introduces Mask Mandate for Casinos Again
Philadelphia is going back to mask mandates indoors as the city has seen an increase in the COVID-19 case count. Masks will now be required on the premises of Rivers Casino, Live! Casino Philadelphia and Wells Fargo Center beginning on April 18. Philadelphia Becomes First City in Pennsylvania to Bring Masks Back The news was […]
Industry
February 11, 2022
COVID-19 Masks Come Off in Nevada as Gov. Rescinds Mandate
With cautious optimism, the worst may be in the rear-view mirror. While it’s too early to become overly excited, more COVID-19 masks are coming off across the globe. Nevada is now joining the group, with the state’s governor rescinding a mandatory mask order yesterday. Most indoor venues, including casinos, can now go mask-free. COVID-19 Masks […]
Casino
January 25, 2022
Ontario to End Full Lockdown, Reopen Casinos on January 31
Ontario will soon end another nightmarish lockdown that saw casinos shutter their operations again and continue to suffer from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Just like before, the measures will be lifted gradually. The provincial government did not decide to close down businesses lightly earlier this month, but the good news is that the 28 OLG […]
Casino
January 17, 2022
The Philippines to Extend Limited Capacity Protocols for Casinos, Venues
The Philippines will keep casinos in its capital, Manila, operating at limited capacity for the next two weeks as the government assesses the situation and tries to stem the tide of the latest COVID-19 wave. The alert level in the capital has been set at Level 3 and will remain so through January 31, 2022. […]
Industry
January 14, 2022
Macau Recovery Slows as New COVID-19 Restriction Emerges
Macau felt that the worst was behind it when it seemed COVID-19 was no longer going to threaten the city. It began easing travel restrictions between the casino city and mainland China, hoping to see an influx of visitors. The numbers haven’t been where the city expected and might not be for some time to […]