04/05/19 Genting shows “cautious optimism” for Japanese IR The upcoming Japanese IR industry has attracted international operators and Genting announced it is “cautiously optimistic” about its chances.
03/26/19 Japan’s Cabinet approves casino resorts standards The Cabinet approved today standards that state big-scale hotels are a requirement for casino resorts.
03/25/19 MGM focuses on Osaka integrated resort The company believes that Osaka will be the first location to receive the green light to open an IR.
03/12/19 Nagasaki plans to open an IR in 2024 As the casino industry approaches Japan, Nagasaki is set to push for an IR bid and has announced it would open a venue by 2024.
03/12/19 Japan to set facial recognition systems in gaming venues Japanese officials are pushing to install facial recognition systems at gaming venues as a way to tackle problem gambling.
03/07/19 Wynn Resorts plans largest IR in the world for Japan The operator’s affiliate company’s president said Wynn wants to develop the largest venue in the world in a city like Tokyo, Yokohama or Osaka.
03/06/19 Wynn is soon to land in Japan Wynn Resorts announced it will open an office in Tokyo next summer to position itself in the country ahead of the IR licence bidding process.
02/27/19 MGM makes a move in Japan through the MLB MGM Resorts International will sponsor US baseball’s opening event, which will be held in Tokyo next month.
02/18/19 MGM says Osaka is its main target During a full-year earnings call, MGM Resorts’ James Murren said the company “has adopted an Osaka-first strategy.”
02/13/19 IRs to double Osaka tourism The authorities expect 24.8 million visitors to arrive in Osaka once the casino industry goes live in the prefecture.
02/05/19 ICG Group visits JCM Global’s HQs for first-hand look at MRX product The hospitality and retail software developer visited JCM’s headquarters in Tokyo for first-hand look at new MRX product.
02/04/19 Japan requires casino resorts to have big hotels The government has set standards for casino resorts to be built in the country by the mid-2020’s.
01/30/19 Wakayama plans to open IR in 2024 Should the prefecture gets awarded an IR, the authorities are looking to open their venue in 2024.
01/29/19 IR bidders still uncertain in Japan A recent survey revealed that only three prefectures are certain to push for an IR, while many others remain unsure about it.
01/24/19 Japan to limit gambling advertising The government could limit advertisement to international terminals to prevent problem gambling among its population.
