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GBGC: Japan could boost sports betting industry by expanding regulation

Why Japan should regulate online gambling

James Ashton, head of content at FindMyUKCasino.com, shared his thoughts with Focus Gaming News on why lawmakers in Japan should regulate and license online casinos as well as integrated resorts in the country.

02/26/20

MGM to arrive in Japan

After Genting decided to withdraw from the Osaka IR race, MGM Resorts seems to be getting closer to Japan and its upcoming casino industry.

02/21/20

Consultation process for Wakayama IR is close

The Wakayama prefecture seeks to get an IR and will conduct a consultation period with “interested parties”, starting next March.

02/18/20

Galaxy withdraws from Osaka IR

Galaxy Entertainment confirmed it won’t pursue an Osaka IR but it will remain in the Japanese race, focusing on different locations.

02/17/20

MGM set to develop Osaka IR

The Prefectural Government revealed that MGM, together with Orix, was the lone bidder for the Osaka IR development after a long process.

02/14/20

Genting Singapore looks for Japan casino partner

Developer Genting Singapore has said it wants to develop a Japan casino and is in the process of exploring partners for the investment.

02/13/20

Japanese lawmaker released on bail in casino case

The Japanese casino bribe scandal dropped another chapter this week after a lawmaker indicted for taking money was released on bail.

02/07/20

Yokohama IR plan continues to develop

The Yokohama IR push has good news as the government announced the establishment of a specialised committee to advise the city on the operator’s selection.

01/30/20

Melco is cooperating with Japan’s casino bribe investigation

The Hong-Kong based Melco Resorts is cooperating in the investigation into casino bribes in Japan.

01/29/20

Japan IR push faces new hurdles

Amid a corruption scandal, the Japan IR industry seems to be unappealing for most locals, as 64% respondents of a poll want to freeze its development.

01/23/20

Japan IR push continues despite corruption scandal

A potential delay for the Japan IR industry has been laid to the ground as PM Shinzo Abe said they’ll keep going.

01/21/20

Japan: bill submitted to end casino plans

The opposition in Japan has submitted a bill to scrap the casino plans after a bribery scandal involving official lawmakers.

01/21/20

Genting Singapore interested in Japan IR

Genting Singapore could become the latest casino operator to authorise an IR bid to operate in Japan.

01/14/20

Japan: new arrest warrant over casino bribes

The lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto will receive a new arrest warrant related to the casino bribery allegations that emerged last month.

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