11/20/19 Japan issues IR proposal timeline The Japan Tourism Agency announced it will receive IR licensing proposals from local governments between January 4 and July 30, 2021.
11/19/19 Casino companies aim at Yokohama Seven IR operators are participating in an RFC process as they try to land their permit for a casino development in Yokohama should the government choose it.
11/19/19 Blackstone acquires Bellagio casino Blackstone has announced it completed the Bellagio acquisition, worth US$4.25 billion.
11/19/19 Genting Malaysia joint venture to delist Empire Resorts from Nasdaq Genting Malaysia has begun delisting Empire Resorts’ common stock from the Nasdaq Global Select Market after stockholders recently approved a merger.
11/18/19 Oklahoma Gov. clashes with tribes The new Governor of Oklahoma has clashed with local tribes over the gambling compacts in the state.
11/18/19 Mohegan to open IR in South Korea in 2022 Mohegan Gaming will open an integrated resort in South Korea in 2022 and has shared details on the project.
11/15/19 Atlantic City to review casino regulations A former special counsel to Gov. Phil Murphy made a pitch in Atlantic City to change the casino regulations in the near future.
11/14/19 Hard Rock casino in Catalonia remains delayed Hard Rock’s casino project in Catalonia remains stalled as they are still unable to acquire the land due to a legal dispute.
11/14/19 Japan advances with Casino Management Committee The Government has nominated five members for Japan’s Casino Management Committee, which will oversee integrated resorts in the archipelago.
11/13/19 Brazil: congressmen write open letter to defend casinos Congressmen from Brazil have presented an open letter to defend the legalisation of casinos in the country.
11/13/19 Chicago Mayor insists on casino The Mayor of Chicago went to Springfield on Tuesday to meet Illinois lawmakers in hopes to get them to help the city land a casino.
11/13/19 MGM seeks investors MGM Resorts is looking for an investor for a joint venture that would own two Las Vegas properties.
11/13/19 Tribe pushes for gambling in Alabama The Poarch Band of Creek Indians tribe proposed to buy gambling rights in Alabama to gain exclusivity through a gaming compact.
11/12/19 Las Vegas Sands models Japanese IR with its own Marina Bay As the casino industry nears the archipelago, Las Vegas Sands is pushing for a Japanese IR and wants to emulate its Singapore venue there.
11/12/19 Hampton pushes for casino gaming Virginia lawmakers approved five regions to allow the segment, but now Hampton wants to get cleared for a casino gaming expansion as well.
