Nagasaki joins three other cities in race for IR license
Nagasaki is ramping up its own process to win an IR, and hoping to beat out several other cities with its 2021 application.
Osaka reveals IR implementation policy, Wakayama buys land
Osaka can now get serious about its IR ambitions, and Wakayma is trying a daring gambit.
Yokohama, Hokkaido hit speed bumps in IR campaigns
Yokohama has a political group opposing an IR, and Hokkaido has a confusing survey to deal with.
Japan IR application period announced, Kitakyushu City enters the mix
Cities are gearing up for a 2021 application period, and one surprise entry looks to be on the way for the southern island of Kyushu.
Japanese casino market grabbing headlines highlighted by Mayweather
Several cities are making big news with their renewed push for IR licensed, and Floyd Mayweather has entered the mix.
Melco reveals plans for much more than gambling in Japan
Galaxy Entertainment has pointed out how it would be more than just gambling, providing a vision of conventions and conferences overshadowing wagers.
Galaxy Entertainment determined to get Japanese IR
Japan is expected to make huge strides toward the launch of its IR industry in 2020 and there is an unending supply of operators hoping to join the space.
The Japan IR scene: Yokohama RFC, Mohegan Sun commits to Hokkaido
Casino operators continue to express their interest in the IR scene, as do cities hoping to be selected as one of the first three locations next year.
Kyushu Association of Mayors amenable to IR bid
Kyushu’s mayors emphasized the importance of winning a future casino resort for the economic future of their region.
An IR in Yokohama may not be such a good idea
The division over whether or not Yokohama, Japan needs – or wants – an integrated resort (IR) continues to grow.
