12/03/20 Wakayama studies transport options for potential IR The city has taken a step forward in plans for its IR bid, considering public transport infrastructure to connect the resort.
12/02/20 Yokohama names IR committee The city has named the participants in the committee that will decide on its IR bid.
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.
05/15/20 Wakayama confirms two interested partners for IR Suncity Group and Clairvest Neem Ventures throw their hat in the ring to build IR should prefecture secure licence.
04/15/20 Anti-casino group protests against Wakayama IR Stop Casino Wakayama Association took to the streets last weekend to protest against plans to build an integrated resort in the city.
03/31/20 Wakayama to open IR before World Expo 2025 Prefecture launches RFP process and says it plans to open the doors of its first IR within five years.
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