11/03/20 Two men admit to IR bribery Akihito Awaji and Fumihiko Sato say they offered money to a former 500.com advisor in exchange for false testimony.
10/13/20 Gambling execs sentenced in bribery case Two former 500.com advisors have received suspended jail sentences in a case related to Japan’s IR scheme.
10/03/20 Akimoto’s bail revoked over allegations of bribery After being released in February, Akimoto was arrested again for allegedly trying to bribe two former 500.com advisors.
09/29/20 Kamori given 10-month suspended sentence The former chairman was convicted over his participation in a bribery case involving 500.com and Japan’s IR project.
07/15/20 Japanese lawmaker accepted ¥1 million from Chinese operator Takaki Shirasuka was one of two lawmakers accused of accepting money from a Chinese casino operator interested in entering the running for Japan’s integrated resorts scheme.
