Nagasaki eyes January for IR RFP, will reach decision by next fall
The prefecture is determined to be a top contender for one of the first three casino resorts in the country.
Wakayama and Yokohama continue to face IR problems
Wakayama now knows they need a little more time before a casino could open, missing their target, while Yokohama may never get one.
Japan’s IR plans may be delayed, but PM confirms the push is on
New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga tells legislators there are no plans to cancel the country’s integrated resorts project.
Plans for an IR in Osaka, Japan just got a little fuzzy
Changes could be coming to the Osaka region that would make the inclusion of an integrated resort virtually impossible.
Two men behind 500.com bribery scandal in Japan learn their fate
The two were found guilty of helping facilitate bribes paid to Japanese legislator Tsukasa Akimoto on behalf of gaming operator 500.com.
Wakayama, Nagasaki respond to Japan’s IR changes
After the country confirmed delays to the rollout of its integrated resort market last week, local governments are adjusting their plans.
Yokohama IR opposition group to try to oust mayor
A group of anti-gamblers in the Japanese city plan on trying to get rid of its mayor to help its cause.
Nagasaki IR process delayed while Yokohama citizen groups plot opposition
Nagasaki has decided to pause its IR process after Shinzo Abe’s resignation, and two Yokohama citizen groups can’t decide on their strategy.
Stability for IR process expected after Shinzo Abe’s resignation
With the government staying pretty much the same, and the IR process being law, not much is expected to derail the slow march towards Japanese casinos.
Osaka confirms their IR casino process is still on hold
Osaka won’t be moving forward until they have this whole pandemic situation figured out and Japan gets its Basic Policy in order.
