06/13/20 Survey finds 100 ha for Tomakomai IR The environmental impact study assures there’s a chance for IR development in the Japanese city if conservation measures are taken.
06/11/20 Plans for new Manila IR revealed International Entertainment Corp has begun the process to request a provisional license from PAGCOR.
06/11/20 Oshidori appoints new leader for IR bid Oshidori is one of three companies still in the race for Japan’s Nagasaki IR project.
06/05/20 Osaka delays IR deadline again The deadline for proposals for the city’s IR has been put back by a further six months.
06/03/20 Sega Sammy to exercise “sound cash management” on Japan IR The Japanese entertainment giant said the government and corporations are working to avoid a worst-case scenario in the spread of COVID-19.
06/03/20 Nagasaki to hold Sasebo City IR briefings Briefing sessions on the Sasebo City IR will take place in June with one-hour panels for potential operators.
05/27/20 Osaka may need to downsize IR investment plans Ken Furuichi, the Managing Director of Kansai Association of Corporate Executives, says a reassessment may be required.
05/15/20 Wakayama confirms two interested partners for IR Suncity Group and Clairvest Neem Ventures throw their hat in the ring to build IR should prefecture secure licence.
05/13/20 Las Vegas Sands withdraws from Japan IR race Las Vegas casino operator steps back from IR bid in Yokohama to focus on opportunities elsewhere.
05/05/20 Japan: Government IR Basic Policy to be published in July Bay City Ventures the Basic Policy will be published on July 26 but that the government’s IR implementation could be delayed until July of 2021.
05/04/20 Osaka IR bid still on MGM Resorts agenda Bid for an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan is still on MGM Resorts’ agenda according to acting CEO.
04/28/20 Tokyo likely to join race for IR licence in Japan Global Market Advisors says it is a case of it not when the city will join the likes of Osaka and Yokohama in bidding for an IR licence.
04/24/20 Record number of public comments on Yokohama IR Authorities received feedback from 5,071 people regarding plans for a casino resort in the city.
04/16/20 Yokohama mayor announces a two-month IR delay “Considering the spread of the novel coronavirus, we should concentrate on the things which are most important,” Mayor Hayashi explained.
04/16/20 Genting Singapore committed to Yokohama IR Operator confirms it remains engaged in the process of working with the local government on its IR plans.
