Japanese lawmaker worried about Chinese gambling travel blacklist
Kenji Eda has lots of questions about Japan’s push for integrated resorts, and he’s not getting many answers.
Yokohama tries to convince public that integrated resorts are good
Yokohama has held its first of six public meetings to convince the public to get on board with an integrated resort.
Wynn still interested in Japan, despite dwindling options
Wynn has confirmed they are no longer interested in Yokohama, but insist they’ll still consider on an opportunity if the conditions are right.
Europe has to move past stuffy, tiny casinos to IRs: SiGMA Europe
Europe hasn’t caught on to the IR craze that has helped build Las Vegas and Macau, but there’s a lot of potential there.
Japan expected to delay IR application process to fall 2021
Citing confusion around the process caused by scandals, and a lack of organization at the regional level, sources expect the entire process to be delayed up to 8 months.
Japan could delay national IR process for another 6-12 months
Nagasaki’s authorities have announced that they believe the proposal process for a coveted integrated resort could stretch out another year.
Likely new Japanese PM says IRs will go forward, Osaka leaders happy
Suga promotes the undeniable positives of integrated resorts while Osaka’s mayor and governor give a vote of confidence.
Wakayama delays expectations for IR bid selection process
Covid-19 has made another impact on the Japanese IR timeline, forcing Wakayama to potentially delay its process.
Japan’s IR plan to be released soon, implementation may be delayed
The Basic Policy that will govern the country’s casinos is expected to be presented in July, but the next steps might have to wait because of COVID-19
Japan not prepared to delay IR bidding process
The coronavirus pandemic can’t keep the country’s government from moving forward with its integrated resort plans.
