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.
08/07/20 Konami sees digital gaming and sports soar The Japanese giant’s digital entertainment segment, including eSports, helped offset revenue fall in other areas.
08/06/20 JIRA: IR specialists still interested in Japan Almost 80 per cent of those consulted in a survey say the Covid-19 crisis has not diminished their interest in participating.
08/04/20 Partouche ends IR partnership with Oshidori The French casino company Partouche has announced the end of its agreement with Oshidori to bid for an IR development in Nagasaki.
08/04/20 Wynn exits Japan IR race due to delays The company has shut down its Yokohama office due to delays in the national scheme for the development of integrated resorts in Japan.
