a delay in getting approval from central government<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOsaka\u2019s IR project is expected to cost JPY1.08tn (US$8.38bn) and is anticipated to generate annual revenue of JPY520bn, of which about 80 per cent is expected to come from the casino. As part of Thursday’s agreement, Osaka IR can withdraw by September 2026, provided certain conditions are met, including an initial investment of more than JPY1.27tn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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