10/14/20 Yokohama to run a second RFC process for IR The city will conduct another request-for-concept process for its integrated resort bid following the publication of Japan’s basic policy.
10/13/20 Nagasaki to meet with potential IR partners Authorities will answer potential partners’ concerns about the delay of the bidding process.
10/12/20 Japan: IR delay raises concerns The period for IR applications has been put back by nine months
10/09/20 Japan IR application process to be postponed According to local media, Japanese authorities will announce the extension of the application period for IR bids.
09/30/20 Japan to delay IR proposals by 6-12 months According to authorities in Nagasaki, the national government is planning to postpone the period to accept proposals for IR developments.
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.
09/27/20 Suncity expects to open Manila casino in late 2022 Other areas of the Westside City Project will be inaugurated in 2023.
09/18/20 Kamori founder faces prison for IR bribery scandal Kimihito Kamori has been found guilty in the corruption case. Prosecuters have requested a 10-month prison term.
09/18/20 Yokohama rejects opposition to IR bid A petition was submitted urging authorities to back out of the bidding process and create a new business plan for the city without a casino.
09/16/20 Japan: Kansai hopes Suga will move forward with IR Kansai politicians and businessmen have shown support for Suga’s leadership while awaiting a national policy for IR developments.
09/10/20 Japan: opposition leader fights IR project Yukio Edano, leader of a new opposition party, spoke against IRs on a visit to Yokohama.
09/10/20 Suncity opens Wakayama IR office The new location will serve as a base for the company’s Japanese team and will have a public cafe and venue for community events.
09/07/20 Favourite for Japanese PM wants IR project to continue The development of integrated resorts in Japan has faced further uncertainty following the resignation of prime minister Shinzo Abe.
09/03/20 Yokohama group demands referendum over IR plans Two citizen groups are collecting signatures against a planned IR in the city.
09/02/20 Cambodia confirms casino prohibition at Angkor Wat A government official has warned that casino developments will not be allowed in the area near the temple complex.
