Japan official denies rumor Trump asked for special Sands consideration
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has denied the rumors regarding the conversation between Trump and Abe.
SJM Grand Lisboa has a new president
The casino veteran Paul Baker has been tapped as the new president of SJM Holdings. He will be responsible for all aspects of the IR’s operations.
Okinawa has a new governor and he’s not a fan of gambling
If Okinawans wanted an IR before, their chances are slim, as the newly elected governor for the prefecture is as anti-gambling as was his predecessor.
Yokohama business owners launch renewed push for an integrated resort
Business leaders in Yokohama are renewing their campaigning efforts in an attempt to sway government opinion about the integrated resort in their backyard.
Tokyo to study integrated resort impact on the country
It would seem that Tokyo is becoming more interested in hosting one of the initial three integrated resorts (IR) planned for the Japanese landscape.
Wakayama sees 33 proposals for new integrated resort
Wakayama, located on Japan’s south central coast, has reportedly received 33 proposals for an integrated resort.
Almost 40 Japanese municipalities may bid for an integrated resort
There are now almost 40 municipalities in the country that are interested in joining the bidding process for Japan's first integrated resorts.
Mohegan Sun, South Korean ministry to discuss Inspire
Mohegan Sun is planning to meet with officials of the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) regarding the Inspire integrated resort.
Osaka governor wants Japan to pick up the pace on gambling
Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui wants the central government to speed up the process on the selection of designated areas for Japan's first integrated resorts.
Hard Rock planning integrated resort on Australia’s Gold Coast
Hard Rock International wants to build an “entertainment-centric” integrated resort that will break the mold in Australia’s Gold Coast.
