03/25/20 Yokohama approved a budget for IR promotion The city of Yokohama passed a budget with €3.3 million considered for IR promotion
03/24/20 Nagasaki announced a new IR Promotion Office The RFP process for a casino resort will be selected in Autumn 2020.
03/20/20 Japan: Mohegan still interested in developing IR “We see Japan as a great source of opportunity for tourism and integrated entertainment resort development,” Mohegan CEO Mario Kontomerkos said.
03/19/20 Yokohama confident in IR bid despite Coronavirus The Mayor expects operators will continue to show interest in partnering with the city to launch an integrated resort.
03/13/20 Japan: Pachinko parlours asked to close The Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has requested that pachinko parlours undertake self-imposed closures due to Coronavirus.
03/13/20 Yokohama publishes draft IR policy The document includes outlines proposed measures regarding problem gambling and security.
03/11/20 Wakayama outlines problem gambling plans Local government has published draft plans for how it will tackle problem gambling if awarded an IR licence.
03/09/20 Nagasaki could open its first IR in 2025 Prefecture keen to push ahead with an IR should it receive one of three licences up for grabs.
03/06/20 Japan cancels visa-free entry for Macau and Hong Kong Government also imposes a 14-day quarantine restriction on all tourists from mainland China and South Korea due to Coronavirus.
03/05/20 Nagasaki Governor: IR could create 36,000 jobs Latest figures are even higher than the 22,000 job opportunities originally estimated.
03/05/20 Yokohama begins IR public consultation period Lawmakers have published draft IR policies with a one month public consultation period starting tomorrow.
03/04/20 Akimoto makes first public appearance since jail release Japanese politician was jailed over casino bribery accusations last month and was released on bail
03/03/20 Bloomberry CEO calls for clarity of Japan IRs “It’s becoming a bit of a joke. The process is pretty much muddled still and nobody really knows what’s going on”, Enrique Razon Jr said.
02/28/20 Japan Racing Association bans spectators Japan Racing Association has also banned the sale of betting tickets and payouts at its racecourses and betting facilities.
