12/17/19 Macau: visitors arrival fell last November While tourism decreased in the last months, the number is better than the estimations.
12/17/19 Osaka changed its plans for an IR opening Interested operators had expressed its concern about the short time they have to construct a resort before the Expo
12/17/19 Nagasaki announced its Implementation Policy Draft Local people can comment about the draft between 20 December 2019 to 17 January 2020
12/14/19 Macau: security tech for gaming is not allowed yet Authorities informed they did not receive applications by gaming operators to install security technology.
12/14/19 Japan: strong opposition to casino winning tax plan Japanese government planned to tax casino winnings of foreign visitors, but the strong opposition to that measure resulted on a postposition.
12/14/19 Macau: gambling to remain stable besides Hong Kong unrest Analysts predict the city will remain stable besides situation in Hong Kong.
12/14/19 Japan: three companies interested in developing an IR in Kitakyushu Local authorities sent a 14-item questionnaire to operators covering topics such as development plans, incomes and expenditures
12/14/19 Incheon plans to expand with Yeongjong resort The project includes shops, spas, convention centers, luxurious hotels, foreigner-only and theme parks.
12/13/19 Wakayama plans to launch its casino RFP in Spring 2020 The idea of Wakayama is to build a resort-style project taking account the natural tourist attractions that exist in the region
12/13/19 Japan stops casino winnings taxation plan Local authorities postpone the decision because they don’t want to scare casino investors
12/13/19 Macau: gaming operators to share data about gamers A new security technology that involves facial recognition will be used and the information will be shared between companies to find problematic gamers
12/13/19 Amax International rebrands as Century Entertainment International The rebranding was announced in September, but now approved by authorities
12/12/19 Kansai Airport prepares for World Expo 2025 The city is renovating its main terminal with the goal of increasing international visitor capacity by more than 70%
12/12/19 Wynn Resorts focus in Yokohama IR The company will be opening a new office on the 18th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower within the city’s Minato Mirai
12/10/19 Macau: visa control impact in December GGR The analysts said that gross gaming revenue through the first eight days of December was estimated to be a decline of 16% compared with December 2018
