06/05/17 Las Vegas Sands with better chances in Japan Las Vegas Sands has been named as the potential operator for Japanese casino.
06/02/17 Japan to expect casino bill by August The latest Asian country to legalise casinos is set to start a public consultation period in August.
06/01/17 Japan’s government discusses casino licenses The Japanese government is planning on introducing a licensing system for casino operators.
05/29/17 Melco bets on Osaka The owner of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. said the company would invest in Osaka.
05/23/17 Japan towns ask for casino permissions Japan rural areas also seek gaming and touristic venues in their lands.
05/17/17 MGM suggests wider market in Japan MGM Resorts responded to seeming intentions to limit casino entry to tourists in Japan.
05/15/17 Japan discusses problem gambling Japanese officials are determined to intensify problem gambling control after casino approval.
05/11/17 Japan projects still unclear There’s still some aspects to be determined in order to regulate the gaming market in Japan, and Melco has commented on it.
05/08/17 JgC close to full capacity Over 420 delegates have already registered for the Japan Gaming Congress to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo across 10-11 May.
05/03/17 Japan bets for slots Japan market is more open to offer slot games once casino law becomes effective.
04/20/17 Japan is set to pass second IR bill this year After last year’s casino legalisation in Japan, lawmakers are being encouraged by the government to pass a second bill this autumn.
04/17/17 Casino plan developed in Japan The Japanese casino industry would have an “Osaka Strip” following Las Vegas’ successful model of gaming and touristic hub.
04/07/17 Japan to make complex tourist facilities out of casino resorts Casino resorts are set to be built in Japan for the next 2020 Olympics and the government wants them to provide many tourism services.
04/05/17 Task force to recommend licenses in Japan The Prime Minister of Japan inaugurated a new task force that is set to make recommendations on licensing.
03/31/17 Japan considers gambling restrictions As Japan is getting ready to inaugurate the casino industry, the local government is contemplating the regulation of gambling.
