07/31/18 Casino operators target Osaka International companies have approached the local community after the enactment of the IR Implementation Bill.
07/27/18 The casino industry turns to Japan Major global gaming companies have confirmed their interest in the recently approved casino industry in Japan.
07/25/18 Experts dismiss Japanese successful market Morgan Stanley experts think Japanese regulations could jeopardise casino profits.
07/25/18 Genting Singapore may win a casino licence in Japan According to Malaysian brokerage Maybank Kim Eng, the casino operator is among the favourite companies in the race for casino operation rights.
07/20/18 Japan Committee passes IR bill The Integrated Resorts (IR) Implementation Bill was approved by the Upper House Committee.
07/19/18 Nagoya to get involved in IR conversation Mayor Takashi Kawamyra said that he favours an IR bid for the city and said he believes “it would be a good thing for Nagoya to raise its hand.”
07/18/18 Foreign operators to take minority stakes in Japan According to Delta State Holdings managing partner David Bonnet, international companies won’t hold the majority of Japan’s first IRs.
07/17/18 Caesars under fire over political campaign funding The casino company argues that there’s nothing wrong with buying tickets for politician’s social gatherings.
07/11/18 IR debate could be delayed again in Japan The opposition claims the government should pay attention to weather problems causing fatalities.
07/10/18 Japan gets closer to IR bill The parliament passed the Basic Bill on Gambling Addiction Countermeasures and is set to complete legislation on casinos.
07/06/18 Hokkaido responds to Hard Rock attempt Hard Rock revealed yesterday its intentions to open a casino in Hokkaido and now the government will discuss the project.
07/05/18 Hard Rock set to land in Tomakomai The casino operator may open its office in the Hokkaido city next September as casino legislation is set to happen this month.
07/05/18 Japanese government moving to pass IR bill Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with the head of its coalition partner Komeito and made a commitment to pass the bill before July 22nd.
06/28/18 Foreigners to face taxation at Japan casinos Winning foreign players in Japanese casinos are set to be hit with an income tax bill before they leave the country.
06/28/18 Osaka casino conference delayed The earthquake that happened last week in Osaka has delayed the Congress to debate the casino industry.
