11/04/19 Gaming machines add up to 7.4 million A study by Gaming Technologies Association shows there are 7.4 million legal gaming machines all around the globe.
11/01/19 Japanese IRs to push GDP 1 pct According to a Japanese lawmaker, IRs will push gross domestic product (GDP) 1%, while also drawing 60 million foreign tourists to the country.
10/29/19 Suncity Group pushes for Osaka IR Casino junket backer Suncity Group wants to land an Osaka IR and has announced a partnership with architecture firm Aedas to plan for it.
10/28/19 Sands pushes Yokohama IR investment Las Vegas Sands is pushing towards a Yokohama IR and has just revealed they are willing to invest between €9 million and €11 billion in its development.
10/25/19 Sands to invest up to €11 billion in Yokohama Las Vegas Sands authorities said they could spend up to €11 billion in a Yokohama integrated resort if it gets to develop a venue there.
10/24/19 Galaxy pushes for Osaka IR Galaxy Entertainment is pushing for a potential Osaka IR and made its local pitch during a press event this week, detailing its proposal.
10/21/19 Japan to set casino management committee The government of Japan adopted an ordinance that establishes the creation of a casino management committee on January 7, 2020.
10/21/19 Sportradar to market CEV Tokyo Volleyball European Qualification media rights The agreement is part of an existing collaboration between the CEV and Sportradar that has run since 2007.
10/21/19 Japanese IR developments face opposition According to a recent survey, 60% of the local population is against the development of the first Japanese IR in the country.
10/17/19 Mohegan lands in Hokkaido Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is targeting a Hokkaido IR, which is why it has opened an office in Tomakomai to build relationships with the community.
10/14/19 Wynn dismisses Osaka IR proposal Wynn Resorts’ potential Osaka IR push is officially off the table as the company has recently confirmed it will focus in the Kanto region.
10/11/19 Osaka takes a new step towards an IR bid The Osaka City Council approved an IR assessment budget to conduct an environmental impact study for the potential Yumeshima venue.
10/07/19 Hokkaido IR bid decision, coming soon The Hokkaido Governor announced he’ll reveal his IR bid decision before the end of 2019 after he took a slow approach on the whole issue.
10/03/19 Fukuoka Mayor rejects IR proposal A potential Fukuoka IR will not happen “at this time,” according to a recent statement from Mayor Soichiro Takashima.
10/01/19 Hokkaido assesses IR development The Prefectural Government will hold an explanation meeting with the general public to discuss a potential Hokkaido IR development.
