03/13/18 Melco urges Japanese licence Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd is expecting the licence bid in Japan by next year.
03/12/18 Japanese lawmakers near vote on IR bill Japanese lawmakers are set to vote on the IR implementation bill and determine whether to allow two or six cities to host venues.
03/08/18 Japan biometric control to benefit Melco Lawmakers could use biometric technology to control gamblers visitation limits – giving Melco an edge.
03/08/18 Japan addresses debate on IR law The Congress of Japan is debating the IR Implementation Bill.
03/06/18 Japan still facing strong opposition Although the Japanese casino market is near to becoming a reality, opposition still grows.
03/05/18 Japan opposition demands transparency The Wakayama Network to Consider the Casino Problem insists on legislative transparency.
03/01/18 Japan could have five IRs The ruling party is willing to approve five projects to install integrated resorts in Japan.
02/28/18 Pachinko operations fall in Japan Licensed operators of Japanese gaming service pachinko are looking for new ways to attract customers.
02/27/18 Japanese casino entry fee could be higher The Government of Japan is considering increasing the casino entry fee for residents.
02/23/18 Japan proposes casino entry fee Residents of Japan will have to pay a US$18.6 casino entry fee.
02/15/18 Japanese legislators could set a limit Legislators in Japan are considering a three-entries-per-week casino limitation.
02/12/18 Osaka implements measures towards casinos The Japanese city of Osaka has privatised its metro in order to bet for a future integrated resort.
02/02/18 Komeito party might vote against IR bill Japan’s IR bill could face some headwind as opinions within the Komeito party remain divided and some politicians might vote against it.
02/01/18 Japan politician demands casino explanation Akira Nagatsuma, the deputy leader of Japan has opposed to casino development.
01/31/18 Japan authorities evaluates casinos location Authorities of the Aichi prefectural region have visited the potential land to install a casino.