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Japan: Osaka would change plans for a March 2027 casino opening

The decision comes after the Japanese government postponed plans to accept formal applications from municipalities vying to host integrated resorts, from July to October. A number of companies have fallen behind in their preparations for the ...

Japan | 02/11/2021 | Land Based Casinos

The upcoming IR project will be developed in Sasebo city

Japan: Oshidori and MGE join in bid for Nagasaki Integrated Resort license

Through this partnership, Oshidori International Development Godogaisha, a Japanese company established for the purpose of developing an integrated resort in Nagasaki, and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment not only aim to collaborate in developing a ...

Japan | 01/28/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Mayor Hayashi Fumiko has been a vocal advocate for IRs

Japan: Yokohama officials reject casino referendum

Over 200,000 residents had signed a petition calling for a public vote on whether to build a so-called Integrated Resort in the city, but it remains a controversial issue because the planned facility would include a casino.

Japan | 01/14/2021 | Land Based Casinos

The request for proposal in the prefecture begins on Thursday

Japan: Nagasaki's IR project adds three new contenders

The identities of the three new candidates, which will join the four known contenders, have not been publicly revealed. The national government will accept area certification from October 2021 until April 2022, after which time it will review ...

Japan | 01/05/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Locals say an integrated resort would cause social problems

Japan: casino detractors call for referendum on planned Yokohama IR

The Japanese government’s plan to introduce casinos continues facing fierce opposition on social and cultural grounds as a citizens group in Yokohama submits a petition calling for a referendum on the city’s plan to build an integrated resort. ...

Japan | 11/16/2020 | Land Based Casinos

The new deadline is April 28, 2022

Japan delays process to submit bids for integrated resorts by 9 months

The Japan Tourism Agency made the announcement Friday amid delays in preparation and a downturn in operators’ business conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, Yokohama, the city of Osaka and Osaka Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture and ...

Japan | 10/09/2020 | Land Based Casinos

The new consortium aims to develop an integrated resort

Groupe Partouche partners with Pixel Companyz for IR project in Japan

The projected integrated resort project will host, in addition to a casino, a congress, conference and exhibition center, leisure facilities, hotels, restaurants and shops. Within this consortium, Groupe Partouche will be entrusted with the ...

Japan | 08/17/2020 | Land Based Casinos

New protection to stop the spread of COVID-19

Matsui launches antimicrobial chips with Nova Guard Chip Protect

The new line of casino chips features antimicrobial material that is added into the plastic rim and center decal, but it does not alter the look, feel or weight of the chip.

Japan | 08/06/2020 | Land Based Casinos

Amid delays in the casino license process

Wynn closes Yokohama office, remains interested in IR market

MGM Resorts International, the lone remaining bidder for a casino in Osaka, said last week that it will continue to pursue the project despite delays in the process that could last until next year. Other US-based major gaming companies have pulled ...

Japan | 08/03/2020 | Land Based Casinos

CEO Sheldon G. Adelson says he "remains bullish on the company's growth prospects"

Las Vegas Sands ends pursuit of IR development in Japan

As explained by the CEO and Chairman of the company, the framework around the development of an Integrated Resort "has made our goals there unreachable." Adelson also said the firm is currently executing significant investment programs in ...

Japan | 05/13/2020 | Land Based Casinos

Companies Fourth quarter revenues were hit by the pandemic's negative impact

AGS generates positive operating, free cash flow for the 2nd consecutive quarter

03/05/2021

Events The event will be moved to November 16 -18, 2021

SiGMA postpones April event following government announcement

03/05/2021

Land Based Casinos The Gaming Commission keeps mask mandate at casinos after Gov. lifted it

Mississippi casino occupancy rate raised to 75%

03/05/2021

Land Based Casinos The mini-casino will occupy the site of the former Macy’s in Nittany Mall in College Township

Bally's first Pennsylvania casino sets location

03/05/2021

Land Based Casinos Other hospitality workers in some Nevada counties could get it sooner

Vegas casino workers could receive COVID-19 vaccine in the next two weeks

03/05/2021

Associations All but one company reported increases in their stock prices

AGEM Index sees 60.3% year-over-year growth in February

03/05/2021

Companies The company estimates the takeover from Caesars could be completed this month

William Hill online revenue partially offsets retail's 30% slump in 2020

03/05/2021

Sports Betting Remote gambling software and remote betting

FansUnite applies for U.K. gambling licenses

03/05/2021

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