01/23/20 Miyagi prefecture mulls IR bid The prefecture survey said that the “excessive investment” of JPY 330 billion (US$3 billion) could take “20 to 46 years” to recover
01/23/20 GSA Japan to change its name Gaming Standards Association (GSA) will now operate as International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA).
01/22/20 Japan: reactions to IR policy delay Nagasaki prefecture said that for now there is “no change” in the timetable regarding its interest in hosting a casino resort.
01/21/20 Genting Singapore defines Japan IR plans The operator identifies Osaka, Yokohama and Tokyo as primary locations of interest.
01/21/20 Hokkaido back in Japan IR race Prefecture considers including operating expenses in general accounting budget for a future IR bid.
01/21/20 Japan Govt postpones IR policy until February Japan’s new IR policy will be postponed after opposition parties move to stop the process in its tracks.
01/20/20 Prime Minister Abe confirmed its support to IR’s development Government to continue to push ahead with plans to build integrated resorts at three locations across the country, despite opposition.
01/17/20 Yokohama increase its budget for IR bid The metropolitan city will add US$3.6 million to its initial budget plan for costs related to its proposed IR venture
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
01/15/20 Akimoto under arrest as casino bribery scandal hots up Akimoto has denied all charges and believes the alleged payments have been accounted for by his secretary.
01/14/20 Japan: new arrest warrant issued over casino bribes New arrest warrant issued for lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto relating to casino bribery allegations that emerged last month.
01/14/20 Japan health insurance will cover gambling addiction The Government has taken steps to help problem gamblers who will be covered by public health insurance from April.
01/13/20 Japan: Casino Regulatory Commission hosts first meeting The five members of Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission met on Friday to discuss operator rules.
