Osaka won’t choose a casino partner until 2020
Casino operators cozying up to Osaka, Japan, to win a partnership to build an integrated resort in the city will have to keep schmoozing a while longer.
Could Japan’s IRs accept crypto?
Japan could become one of the first countries to fully embrace digital currencies as a form of payments at its casinos, experts say.
Competition increases for Hokkaido integrated resort
Hokkaido, Japan is becoming a popular target for casino operators wishing to launch an integrated resort (IR) in the country.
Japan expects facial recognition to be used at racetracks, casinos
As a means to deter problem gamblers, Japanese government is discussing to use facial recognition technology in gambling venues including IR.
Osaka proposes future F1 races if it gets an integrated resort
In a sly attempt to help his city get an integrated resort, Osaka’s mayor has proposed an F1 race as well.
Osaka officials predict 25 million visitors a year to its IR
Osaka, Japan received over 12 million tourists last year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Japan begins to set IR requirements
A new Integrated Resort (IR) Development and Promotion Ordinance has been put forward as the IR program in Japan continues to develop.
Nagoya mayor: We’ll decide by summer if we want an IR
Nagoya is considering vying for an IR bid, and has it will make a decision by this summer.
Paradise City operators may launch Japan IR bid
Paradise Co. is considering extending its partnership with Sega Sammy to compete for an integrated resort (IR) license in Japan.
Wakayama targets 2024 for IR launch
Gov't officials in the Wakayama Prefecture of Japan are confident they will receive one of the three approvals for an integrated resort (IR) in the country.
