02/24/20 Nagasaki University could offer IR Management course Management course would coincide with the region being awarded a licence to construct an IR.
02/20/20 Japan: Hokkaido will not pursue an IR license Local government has decided not to seek any budget for IR development for the coming fiscal year.
02/19/20 Yokohama City to present IR policy by June Draft Basic Policy set to land in March with a period of public consultancy to follow.
02/17/20 MGM named sole bidder for Osaka IR MGM-Orix consortium selected as the only applicant to develop a new integrated resort in Osaka.
02/17/20 Japan: public opinion against IR strengthens Japanese public opinion against IR as high as 62.4% according to a poll.
02/14/20 Murren shows interest in MGM’s plans for Japan “I’m absolutely sure I’m going to be involved in the Japan project”, departing MGM resorts CEO Jim Murren has said.
02/14/20 Osaka City reveals 2020 budget Osaka publishes draft budget of JPY 1.77 trillion (US$90 billion) with funds set aside to host the 2025 World Expo and develop an IR.
02/11/20 Shuttle bus drivers high risk for Coronavirus Government testing more than 100 shuttle bus drivers in Macau regardless of whether they are showing Coronavirus symptoms or not.
02/10/20 Kanagawa launches problem gambling survey Results will be used to develop anti-addiction measures should the province and the cities within it be awarded one of three IR licences in Japan.
02/07/20 Yokohama provides more details on IR committee The committee will consist of seven people and will be entirely independent from the local government
02/06/20 Nagasaki to establish third-party IR committee Third-party committee will ensure a fair selection process for its IR operator partner.
02/06/20 Sega Sammy reveals details of Yokohama IR plans The company has entered into two new partnerships that will play a central role in the project should it secure a licence.
02/05/20 Genting Singapore shareholders green-light Japan IR plans 99.94% of shareholders voted in favour of the plans at a meeting yesterday.
02/04/20 Nagasaki will interview potential IR operators Three companies have already publicly confirmed their participation in the request for proposal phase.
02/04/20 20 Japanese companies invited to join Osaka consortium MGM Japan has invited firms to partner in its Osaka Integrated Resorts consortium that is currently operates with Orix Corporation.
