12/21/20 Japan confirms timeline for IR bids The national government has also said it plans to take part in the conversations with potential private partners.
12/16/20 Japan tax reform proposal includes IR plans Analysts consider the tax proposal a confirmation of government interest in advancing with the IR project.
12/15/20 Yokohama releases draft IR policy The document states that the proposed resort must include an international convention centre, hotels and other non-gaming areas.
12/14/20 Nagasaki seeks more potential IR partners To date four companies have declared their interest in participating in the request-for-proposal process in January.
12/11/20 Japan IRs to open at end of the decade The tender process for Japan’s proposed three casino licences has been officially delayed by nine months.
12/08/20 Osaka to restart IR partner selection process in January Authorities will resume the request-for-proposal process for the city’s IR bid.
12/04/20 Japan: “Foreigners’ winnings will not be taxed” Akira Amari, head of the Liberal Democratic Party tax panel, has said winnings will be tax free for visitors from overseas.
12/03/20 Wakayama studies transport options for potential IR The city has taken a step forward in plans for its IR bid, considering public transport infrastructure to connect the resort.
12/02/20 Yokohama names IR committee The city has named the participants in the committee that will decide on its IR bid.
12/01/20 Japan to decide IR tax guidelines in December Guidelines will be included in Japan’s 2021 tax reform. The key issue is how the country plans to tax winnings, especially for foreign players.
11/19/20 Yokohama IR Council discusses operator recruitment The innovation council will decide the criteria to choose the operator to partner the project to develop an integrated resort.
11/05/20 Nagasaki to form new IR Promotion Council The prefecture plans to establish the body by early 2021 to create networking opportunities with local businesses.
11/02/20 Nagasaki to select IR operator next summer The governor of the Nagasaki prefecture has revealed it intends to select an integrated resort partner in the summer.
10/29/20 Japan: PM renews commitment to IR project The Japanese Prime Minister supported the integrated resort project for the country during a speech in Parliament.
10/20/20 Yokohama mayor promises to respect IR referendum results The city will hold a referendum next year on its proposals to bid to host a casino resort.
