04/23/26 Japan sees rise in online gambling enforcement cases The number of cases last year was the highest since 2018.
04/21/26 Universal Entertainment remains “cautious” on possible Japan casino bid The operator of Okada Manila acknowledges the opportunity in its home market.
04/01/26 Aichi Prefecture opens window for airport-based casino resort proposals The Japanese prefecture has launched a Request for Proposal process, targeting the 2027 application window to apply for an integrated resort licence.
03/30/26 Hokkaido launches research tender aimed at exploring potential casino bid The selected provider will help the Japanese prefecture assess the feasibility of a potential integrated casino resort proposal.
03/10/26 Japan confirms dates for second round of casino bids The new application period will allow local governments to submit proposals to bid for up to two licences for integrated resorts with casinos.
03/09/26 Aichi allocates US$1.75m For IR study The prefecture has allocated more funding than potential rival Hokkaido ahead of the next window for Japanese casino licences.
02/27/26 Bally’s signals potential Japan IR bid US-based operator Bally’s Corporation has described Japan as an “extremely attractive market” for integrated resort investment.
02/26/26 Japan’s Aichi prefecture publishes draft casino IR policy The prefecture has opened a public consultation on a proposed integrated resort on reclaimed land.
01/28/26 Osaka to strengthen responsible gambling measures ahead of casino opening A dedicated addiction countermeasures centre is planned for 2029 as Japan prepares for the launch of its first authorised casino resort.
01/19/26 Hokkaido governor calls for investigation into Japan’s first integrated resort approval process Hokkaido had initially shown interest in the first round of IR applications but exited the process in late 2019 before applications formally opened.
