08/07/20 Genting Singapore reports “devastating” results The operator says its timeline for the expansion of Resorts World Sentosa will be affected but that it remains interested in Yokohama’s IR project.
07/31/20 Yokohama Mayor says IR policy delayed With central government not having revealed its basic policy for licences, the mayor says it will be difficult to finish the city’s guidelines by August.
07/19/20 Yokohama launches videos on IR bid Since community briefings are on hold, the city intends to use videos to raise awareness of the benefits of a potential IR.
06/26/20 Yokohama confims IR in 2020 fiscal budget The budget to promote the initiative remains the same despite the delayed schedule.
05/14/20 Yokohama Mayor “not surprised” by LSV exit Mayor Fumiko Hayashi believes the Covid-19 pandemic played a part on the operator’s decision to withdraw from the IR process.
05/13/20 Las Vegas Sands withdraws from Japan IR race Las Vegas casino operator steps back from IR bid in Yokohama to focus on opportunities elsewhere.
04/24/20 Record number of public comments on Yokohama IR Authorities received feedback from 5,071 people regarding plans for a casino resort in the city.
04/16/20 Yokohama mayor announces a two-month IR delay “Considering the spread of the novel coronavirus, we should concentrate on the things which are most important,” Mayor Hayashi explained.
04/16/20 Genting Singapore committed to Yokohama IR Operator confirms it remains engaged in the process of working with the local government on its IR plans.
04/13/20 Yokohama: just 0.5% addicted to gambling The average amount gambled by those suspected of the addiction was JPY 30,000 (US$277) a month.
04/13/20 Yokohama mayor confirms IR bid schedule “We will not review the schedule for the IR bid during the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak,” Mayor Hayashi said.
04/09/20 Yokohama activists unable to scrutinise IR plans City pushes ahead with IR plans despite Coronavirus lockdown preventing anti-gambling supporters from commenting.
03/25/20 Yokohama approved a budget for IR promotion The city of Yokohama passed a budget with €3.3 million considered for IR promotion
03/19/20 Yokohama confident in IR bid despite Coronavirus The Mayor expects operators will continue to show interest in partnering with the city to launch an integrated resort.
03/13/20 Yokohama publishes draft IR policy The document includes outlines proposed measures regarding problem gambling and security.
