Osaka, Nagasaki and Yokohama all consider new partners for Japan IR
Three leading contenders for Japanese IR casinos are all considering new partners as 2021 begins.
Crimea to break ground for first casino later this year
The Russia-annexed Crimea region has considered launching a casino market for years.
Mohegan Gaming partners up for Nagasaki IR bid
Mohegan is hoping to spin a successful launch in South Korea into a big Japanese IR bid.
Nagasaki demands traffic help in IR bid proposals
Nagasaki will insist on over $100 million in infrastructure support from any winning casino bid.
Osaka pushes unification to bolster IR casino efforts
Osaka plans to merge its city and prefecture governments to better rollout infrastructure projects, like a new integrated resort casino.
Japan’s IR scene continues to show a lot of movement
With the prospects of real progress being made to bring casinos to Japan, the activity surrounding various projects is picking up.
Japan moves forward with IR plans as COVID-19 struggles continue
Top contenders to host a casino resort are tweaking their plans as Japan shuts its borders to foreign travelers.
Nagasaki officially launches RFP to find the best casino partner
Interested casino operators have until January 28 to submit their ideas and try to win over officials.
Yokohama mayor still targets IR, Nagasaki gets renewed interest
This could be the year significant progress is made to bring integrated resorts to Japan.
Former 500.com officers sentenced over Japan IR bribery scandal
Two executives with the company will spend a year in jail for their role in a bribery investigation involving a member of Japan’s parliament.
