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Osaka: MGM-Orix IR expects US$3.87bn in annual gaming sales

Osaka Prefecture has revealed that the MGM-Orix request-for-proposal (RFP) submission predicts that its planned IR could generate JPY430bn (US$3.87bn) in annual gaming sales.

09/28/21

PAGCOR announces support for Casino Filipino host cities

PAGCOR has announced that the cities and local government units that host a Casino Filipino branch will receive a PHP34.64m (US$678,543) grant.

09/28/21

Bloomberry appoints Diosdado M. Peralta as independent director

Bloomberry Resorts has announced the appointment of Diosdado M. Peralta as an independent director in the company since September 24.

09/23/21

Nagasaki expects annual GGR of US$1.37bn from its IR

The Nagasaki Prefectural Government has revealed it expects annual gross gaming revenue (GGR) of JPY150bn (US$1.37bn) from its proposed integrated resort.

09/22/21

KN Paradise increases investment in Vietnam casino complex

KN Paradise Cam Ranh has announced it has upped its investment for the development of an integrated resort due to changes in the structure and standards of construction items.

09/21/21

New Boracay Development Authority approved

The House of Representatives has approved the creation of the Boracay Island Development Authority.

09/20/21

Boracay casino plans facing mounting criticism

The Diocese of Kalibo and the Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) have criticised Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s suggestion of allowing gambling on Boracay.

09/17/21

Osaka announces MGM-Orix as IR partner

Osaka Prefecture has selected MGM-Orix as its partner for its IR bid.

09/16/21

Wakayama and Clairvest to present IR development plan by November

The Wakayama Prefectural Government and its partner Clairvest Neem Ventures’ consortium have announced a timetable for a draft IR development plan.

09/15/21

Yokohama’s IR withdrawal could negatively impact Genting Singapore

Morgan Stanley Asia thinks Genting Singapore could have been negatively impacted by Yokohama’s decision not to move ahead with the development of an integrated resort.

09/14/21

Vietnam’s Grand Ho Tram IR to resume operations from September 15

Intercontinental Grand Ho Tram IR will allow local guests at hotel facilities from September 15. The casino will remain closed.

09/13/21

Yokohama IR withdrawal won’t affect Osaka’s plans

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka’s governor, has said Osaka’s IR plans won’t be impacted by Yokohama’s withdrawal from the contest.

09/13/21

Melco to continue exploring IR opportunities in Japan

Lawrence Ho Yau Lung, chairman and chief executive of casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd, has said the company will seek other opportunities to develop an integrated resort in Japan.

09/10/21

Yokohama IR plans to be cancelled from October 1

Takeharu Yamanaka, Yokohama’s newly mayor, has announced that the city’s IR plans will be cancelled from October 1.

09/07/21

Japan: Akimoto sentenced to four years in prison

Tsukasa Akimoto has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to bribe two people connected to the Chinese gaming company 500.com.

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Osaka: MGM-Orix IR expects US$3.87bn in annual gaming sales

PAGCOR announces support for Casino Filipino host cities

Bloomberry appoints Diosdado M. Peralta as independent director

Nagasaki expects annual GGR of US$1.37bn from its IR

KN Paradise increases investment in Vietnam casino complex

New Boracay Development Authority approved

Boracay casino plans facing mounting criticism

Osaka announces MGM-Orix as IR partner

Wakayama and Clairvest to present IR development plan by November

Yokohama’s IR withdrawal could negatively impact Genting Singapore

Vietnam’s Grand Ho Tram IR to resume operations from September 15

Yokohama IR withdrawal won’t affect Osaka’s plans

Melco to continue exploring IR opportunities in Japan

Yokohama IR plans to be cancelled from October 1

Japan: Akimoto sentenced to four years in prison

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