11/08/20 Konami gaming revenues down 51% In the six months ending September 30, the Japanese group saw a 4.1 per cent drop in revenue.
11/08/20 Singapore and Japan begin “cruises to nowhere” Pilot trips began this week with safety measures in place, including intensive care units on board.
11/05/20 Nagasaki to form new IR Promotion Council The prefecture plans to establish the body by early 2021 to create networking opportunities with local businesses.
11/05/20 Japan remains number 1 gaming machines market The number of machines fell in Australia and New Zealand, the other two large markets for EGMs, last year.
11/03/20 Two men admit to IR bribery Akihito Awaji and Fumihiko Sato say they offered money to a former 500.com advisor in exchange for false testimony.
11/02/20 Nagasaki to select IR operator next summer The governor of the Nagasaki prefecture has revealed it intends to select an integrated resort partner in the summer.
10/29/20 Japan: PM renews commitment to IR project The Japanese Prime Minister supported the integrated resort project for the country during a speech in Parliament.
10/26/20 Japan: former boat racer jailed for match-fixing A former boat racer has been fined and sentenced to three years in prison for violating Japan’s Motor Boat Racing Law.
10/20/20 Yokohama mayor promises to respect IR referendum results The city will hold a referendum next year on its proposals to bid to host a casino resort.
10/19/20 Japan: six arrested for illegal gambling Police raided an illegal casino in Tokyo and arrested the manager, staff and two customers.
10/14/20 Yokohama to run a second RFC process for IR The city will conduct another request-for-concept process for its integrated resort bid following the publication of Japan’s basic policy.
10/13/20 Nagasaki to meet with potential IR partners Authorities will answer potential partners’ concerns about the delay of the bidding process.
10/13/20 Suncity to sponsor sailing team in Japan amid IR race The Hong Kong-based gaming operator intends to support sport in Wakayama while it looks to participate in the area’s IR bid.
10/13/20 Osaka to hold referendum on Metropolis Plan Authorities have announced the date for a referendum to approve the Osaka Metropolis Plan.
