01/17/20 Wakayama Governor says bribe scandal will not affect IR plans Governor Nisaka says the scandal won’t impact Wakayama’s IR plans
01/16/20 MGM sells properties as it eyes opportunities in Japan The US casino operator offloads the MGM Grand hotel for $2.5 billion and will use the cash to target the Japanese market.
01/16/20 Japan scandal: Osaka bans meetings between government staff and gambling operators Any meeting between government employees and operators has to be note posted on the government website with the date and purpose of the meeting
01/10/20 Japan says bribe scandal won’t impact IR schedule “We should continue to ensure we realize the effects of an IR facility as soon as possible,” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said
01/09/20 Japan: opposition tables bill to abolish IRs following bribery scandal Casino bribery scandal in Japan has led to government opposition lawmakers tabling a bill to abolish IR activity in the country
01/08/20 Suncity Group invests US$34 million in Hoiana IR development GYE will pay interest of 1.5% per annum, with the principal amount and interest to be repaid at the expiry of the stated five-year term
01/08/20 Japan: Casino Administration Committee finally up and running The committee will oversee casino licensing and operations as an external bureau of the cabinet and will be responsible for administrative procedures
01/07/20 Chiba will not pursue Japan IR bid Toshihito Kumagai confirms Chiba will not apply to the national government to host a casino resort.
12/20/19 Chiba’s IR bid decision in March Two of these proposals came from local groups within the city, and the six from other Japanese or international IR operators.
12/17/19 Osaka changed its plans for an IR opening Interested operators had expressed its concern about the short time they have to construct a resort before the Expo
12/17/19 Nagasaki announced its Implementation Policy Draft Local people can comment about the draft between 20 December 2019 to 17 January 2020
12/14/19 Japan: three companies interested in developing an IR in Kitakyushu Local authorities sent a 14-item questionnaire to operators covering topics such as development plans, incomes and expenditures
12/13/19 Wakayama plans to launch its casino RFP in Spring 2020 The idea of Wakayama is to build a resort-style project taking account the natural tourist attractions that exist in the region
12/12/19 Kansai Airport prepares for World Expo 2025 The city is renovating its main terminal with the goal of increasing international visitor capacity by more than 70%
12/12/19 Wynn Resorts focus in Yokohama IR The company will be opening a new office on the 18th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower within the city’s Minato Mirai
