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 Nagasaki’s RFP process postponed indefinitely Authorities have confirmed that even potential partners for the city’s IR bid suggested a postponement.
09/01/20 Casino promoters ask for extension on Macau licences Analysts fear revenues may not fully recover before Macau’s current casino licences come up for renewal in 2022.
08/30/20 Melco posts 65.5% drop in revenues for H1 The gaming giant said lockdown measures and travel restrictions caused visitation to fall 84 per cent below the first half of 2019.
08/29/20 Japan could put back IR plan by a year Bay City Ventures managing director Joji Kokuryo says the country would be better to avoid any delay creating an overlap with Macau retendering.
08/28/20 Shinzo Abe’s exit could impact gaming sector Japan’s prime minister has resigned due to health concerns.
08/26/20 Osaka: casino resort project suspended due to Covid-19 Osaka city was expected to develop its integrated resort project this year but the current situation has halted all plans until further notice.
08/26/20 Japan’s pachinko sales down 31.7% in June Sales continue to be hit by the Covid-19 pandemic according to a survey from the Japanese government.
08/21/20 Melco reports 88% drop in revenue for Q2 Revenue for the second quarter fell to US$0.18 billion.
08/20/20 Yokohama IR policy delayed According to Yokohama’s Mayor, the delay comes from the national government, that has not yet delivered its IR policy.
08/20/20 Supreme Court ratifies Okada’s ban from board The decision to prevent the casino entrepreneur and founder of Okada Holding from returning for 30 years is now final and binding.
08/14/20 Japan: Pixel Companyz joins Partouche for IR project The Japan listed company and the French casino operator have reached an agreement to develop an integrated resort in Japan.
08/11/20 Horse racing in Japan continues without audiences The Japan Racing Association (JRA) has cancelled the reopening of Niigata Racecourse.
08/07/20 Yokohama concerned over viability of IR project Yokohama city is evaluating a way to move forward with its integrated resort project after hold ups due to the pandemic.
