01/09/20 Japan: opposition tables bill to abolish IRs following bribery scandal Casino bribery scandal in Japan has led to government opposition lawmakers tabling a bill to abolish IR activity in the country
01/08/20 Suncity Group invests US$34 million in Hoiana IR development GYE will pay interest of 1.5% per annum, with the principal amount and interest to be repaid at the expiry of the stated five-year term
01/08/20 Japan: Casino Administration Committee finally up and running The committee will oversee casino licensing and operations as an external bureau of the cabinet and will be responsible for administrative procedures
01/08/20 Macau: workers demand casinos increase social responsibility efforts FAOM issued a statement after a meeting with the new Secretary for Economy and Finance asking gambling operators to commit to a “harmonious working relationship” with their workers.
01/07/20 Chiba will not pursue Japan IR bid Toshihito Kumagai confirms Chiba will not apply to the national government to host a casino resort.
01/07/20 AUSTRAC to investigate gambling industry The Australian anti-money laundering regulator is to closely follow the activities of casino and poker machine owners
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
12/12/19 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
12/12/19 Domestic cricket league could close after Anti-Corruption Unit concerns T20 could be shut down because of match fixing suspects.
12/03/19 Japan plans to tax foreign casino winners The government wants to avoid tax evasion and would put a withholding tax on money won by visitors.
