10/13/20 Gambling execs sentenced in bribery case Two former 500.com advisors have received suspended jail sentences in a case related to Japan’s IR scheme.
10/12/20 Japan: IR delay raises concerns The period for IR applications has been put back by nine months
10/09/20 Japan IR application process to be postponed According to local media, Japanese authorities will announce the extension of the application period for IR bids.
10/08/20 Yokohama to host a IR symposium Yokohama city has announced an event to discuss its integrated resort bid and promote the project to residents.
10/08/20 500.com closes bribery investigation An independent review found there was no violation of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.
10/07/20 Japan: Pachinko halls show recovery A survey has revealed some pachinko halls are returning to normal levels of sales despite the pandemic crisis.
10/06/20 Travel to resume between Japan and South Korea Business travel could restart between the two countries as soon as early October.
10/05/20 Japan IR policy release date still undecided The government has not yet decided when it will publish its basic policy on integrated resorts.
09/30/20 Japan to delay IR proposals by 6-12 months According to authorities in Nagasaki, the national government is planning to postpone the period to accept proposals for IR developments.
09/29/20 500.com auditor resigns due to bribery scandal The sports lottery provider has announced the resignation of its auditor due to “disagreement with the management” over financial reporting.
09/29/20 Kamori given 10-month suspended sentence The former chairman was convicted over his participation in a bribery case involving 500.com and Japan’s IR project.
09/28/20 Japan Racing Association donates to Covid-19 efforts The JRA has donated funds to support the Osaka prefecture’s efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.
09/28/20 Yokohama mayor rules out referendum on IR Mayor Fumiko Hayashi has said she will continue to work towards an IR bid despite public criticism.
09/24/20 Japan: Akimoto could have bail revoked The lawmaker accused of corruption has now been charged for paying a witness to give false testimony. His bail could be revoked.
09/24/20 Japan likely to ease restrictions for foreign visitors The country will allow entry to foreign nationals who plan to stay for over three months.
