04/02/20 Japan’s first IR could be delayed Coronavirus outbreak raising concerns over whether timetable for issuing licences is achievable.
03/30/20 Osaka changes plans to open IR before 2025 World Expo Grand opening has been pushed back a year due to Coronavirus.
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.
02/14/20 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.
02/14/20 Osaka City reveals 2020 budget Osaka publishes draft budget of JPY 1.77 trillion (US$90 billion) with funds set aside to host the 2025 World Expo and develop an IR.
01/31/20 MGM Japan sponsors pro basketball team Casino giant becomes official sponsor of Osaka Evessa and plans to drive awareness of the sport throughout the country
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
12/17/19 Osaka changed its plans for an IR opening Interested operators had expressed its concern about the short time they have to construct a resort before the Expo
12/12/19 Kansai Airport prepares for World Expo 2025 The city is renovating its main terminal with the goal of increasing international visitor capacity by more than 70%
12/12/19 Wynn Resorts focus in Yokohama IR The company will be opening a new office on the 18th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower within the city’s Minato Mirai
12/07/19 Osaka dreams to have an IR before Expo 2025 The concern is that if the full completion of an IR is delayed, the construction work will negatively impact the expo.
11/27/19 MGM Resorts confirmed its partnership with Osaka for RFP process Japanese financial services group Orix Corporation will also be partnering with the city in the process.
11/26/19 MGM will take part in a RFP process in Osaka It was the first city to reveal its plan in the Japanese race for an Integrated Resort
11/26/19 Galaxy answered to eight Japanese cities and prefectures requests Galaxy wants to bid for multiple IR locations in Japan and is the only company trying to get both major urban
11/26/19 Osaka revealed its conditions for the IR Japan won’t accept IR certification applications until January 2021 and the three locations will be decided in the end of the year
