01/13/21 Macau: suspicious transactions reports fall 24% in 2020 The gaming industry filed 1,215 STRs in Macau in 2020, accounting for 54.6 per cent of all reports.
01/12/21 Nagasaki launches request for IR proposals The city is looking for a partner with a proven track record in international casino operations and a proposal that will benefit the whole Kyushu region.
01/12/21 IPI finds itself leaderless once again Donald Browne has said he is no longer CEO at the Northern Mariana Islands casino operator.
01/07/21 Suncity plans non-gaming resort in Japan The Hong Kong group expects to open a new project in Hokkaido this year while it is also aiming for an integrated resort licence in Wakayama.
01/06/21 Three new potential partners emerge for Nagasaki IR The Request for Proposal proceedings in the city will get underway tomorrow, 7 January 2021.
01/05/21 Analysts: Resorts World Genting to recover “gradually” Operator could lead the gradual recovery of Genting Malaysia supported by local gamblers.
01/05/21 Suntrust raises US$268.5m for Manila casino The Suncity Group subsidiary in the Philippines has issued convertible bonds to Fortune Noble and Summit Ascent.
12/17/20 Yokohama to hold briefings to seek IR support The city is also looking to attract interest from potential private partners for its casino bid.
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.
09/09/20 Yokohama seeks to maintain dialogue with IR operators The city still expects to move forward with its integrated resorts bid, and intends to maintain dialogue with investors.
08/29/20 Japan could put back IR plan by a year Bay City Ventures managing director Joji Kokuryo says the country would be better to avoid any delay creating an overlap with Macau retendering.
08/07/20 Yokohama concerned over viability of IR project Yokohama city is evaluating a way to move forward with its integrated resort project after hold ups due to the pandemic.
08/06/20 JIRA: IR specialists still interested in Japan Almost 80 per cent of those consulted in a survey say the Covid-19 crisis has not diminished their interest in participating.
