KUALA LUMPUR: S&P Global Ratings sees the onslaught of the Covid-19 coronavirus putting a severe strain on the Asia-Pacific gaming industry as it estimates visits to casinos will drop 60%-80% in the first half of 2020.
In its report issued yesterday, it said casino visits would be impacted as governments close venues and restrict traffic flow across and within borders, exacerbating weak consumer sentiment.
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