Japan’s new “Basic Policy” addresses the future of integrated resorts
To help succeed the IRs in Japan, the Economic and Fiscal Management Fundamental Policy, also referred to as the Basic Policy 2019, should prove beneficial on its goal.
The math doesn’t look good for an Osaka resort in 2025
Global Market Authority did the math, and if Osaka wants a resort by 2025, it would be a big gamble for the operator.
MGM boss thinks an Osaka IR is possible by 2025
Osaka has a dream to build an IR casino by 2025, and MGM thinks maybe they could accomplish that.
Osaka mayor teases seven potential operators for IR license
Osaka mayor Ichiro Matsui revealed that seven operators want to partner with Japan for an IR license, with five of them being “top” global operators.
Melco a better candidate for Japanese IR after Crown Resorts deal
Melco Resorts hasn’t just expanded their business and made a solid investment, but they might have impressed Japan too.
Japan regulators want more problem gambling protection
Some regulators in Japan might try to push to revamp the gambling framework to provide better protection from problem gambling.
Greece extends casino license deadline for the third time
The Hellenic Gaming Commission has delayed the deadline for applications to be submitted by potential operators hoping to win the rights to run a casino resort in the Greek city.
6 suitors willing to pay up to $12B for Yokohama IR
Yokohama has revealed the answered they got from a request for information, and it appears quite a few suitors are willing to court them for a resort.
Las Vegas Sands only wants a Japan IR in a big city
Las Vegas Sands is happy to be a part of the gambling landscape in Japan, but only if it can have its integrated resort in a major city.
Bloomberry no longer interested in Osaka IR resort
Bloomberry still wants a Japanese IR license, but they feel the Osaka competition might have gotten a bit too ridiculous.
