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.
02/25/20 Genting Singapore sets its sights on Yokohama Genting Singapore Ltd goes all in on Japan IR bid in Yokohama.
02/24/20 Coronavirus: Yokohama postpones IR briefings The decision was taken to avoid large number of people gathering in confined spaces.
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.
02/20/20 Wakayama publishes draft IR policy Document indicates no more than three IRs will be constructed in the first phase of the regions plans to open casinos.
02/20/20 Japan: gambling addiction covered by public health insurance Decision forms part of the government’s Addiction Strategy Promotion Basic Plan.
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 Universal Entertainment net sales increase in 2019 Universal Entertainment saw new sales increase 34% but recorded a net loss for 2019.
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.
