3Q GGR at Entertainment City IRs down 2pct y-o-y: Pagcor

Large-scale integrated resorts (IRs) in Entertainment City, in Metro Manila, recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR) of just above PHP41.92 billion (US$714.3 million) in the three months to September 30, according to data from the country’s casino regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor). The GGR tally for the private-sector casinos in Entertainment City was…

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Incheon companies, including Sunkwang and Samsung Bio, ‘turn a blind eye’ to civic clubs

The relegation of Incheon United, a ‘civic club’ to the second division, has been blamed on the lack of support from Incheon’s leading corporations. This is because most of the club’s sponsors are public institutions or short-term sponsorships from companies related to Incheon city policies. There are many voices inside and outside the region that…

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“We are not a hospital!”… Brazilian club president strongly denies Neymar transfer rumors

The president of Brazilian club Paumeiras has strongly denied Neymar’s transfer rumors. In an interview with Brazilian media outlet UOL on Sunday (KST), Paumeiras president Leila Pereira said, “Neymar is not joining Paumeiras. The club is not a medical department. I want full strength as soon as I can play tomorrow. I’m not going to…

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