01/23/20 Mohegan is the sole contender in the Elliniko bidding The project from Mohegan Gaming to win a casino licence for the facility in Elliniko has been approved by the local commission.
01/22/20 Japan: reactions to IR policy delay Nagasaki prefecture said that for now there is “no change” in the timetable regarding its interest in hosting a casino resort.
01/22/20 Crown Resorts faces questions over Melco deal Crown faces inquiry into breach of license terms after it failed to alert authorities about the sale of shares to Melco.
01/21/20 Genting Singapore defines Japan IR plans The operator identifies Osaka, Yokohama and Tokyo as primary locations of interest.
01/21/20 Suncity Group will complete full payment for Westside Resorts $20 million deposit to be paid by the end of the month with the remaining balance due ten days after.
01/21/20 Hokkaido back in Japan IR race Prefecture considers including operating expenses in general accounting budget for a future IR bid.
01/21/20 Japan Govt postpones IR policy until February Japan’s new IR policy will be postponed after opposition parties move to stop the process in its tracks.
01/21/20 Spintec’s Karma Electronic Sic Bo/Craps take over Macau Spintec ‘s Karma Electronic Sic Bo/Craps tables now offered at five casinos in Macau.
01/20/20 Prime Minister Abe confirmed its support to IR’s development Government to continue to push ahead with plans to build integrated resorts at three locations across the country, despite opposition.
01/17/20 Atlantic City casinos rake in over $3B in 2019 Casinos in Atlantic City registered over US$3.2 billion in revenue in 2019, a figure last achieved in 2012.
01/17/20 Macau’s casino resorts full for CNY Majority of the city’s casino results are fully booked for Chinese New Year next weekend.
01/17/20 Genting Dream cruise ship sells for €800 million Genting HK-owned vessel has been sold for a total consideration of €807 million.
01/17/20 Yokohama increase its budget for IR bid The metropolitan city will add US$3.6 million to its initial budget plan for costs related to its proposed IR venture
01/17/20 Wakayama Governor says bribe scandal will not affect IR plans Governor Nisaka says the scandal won’t impact Wakayama’s IR plans
01/16/20 MGM sells properties as it eyes opportunities in Japan The US casino operator offloads the MGM Grand hotel for $2.5 billion and will use the cash to target the Japanese market.