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Thailand steps up efforts against online gambling, blocks 25,000+ websites

Thailand intensified its crackdown on unauthorized online gambling operations, blocking over 25000 websites since October amid ongoing discussions regarding the potential legalization of casino gaming in the country. Deputy government spokesperson Kanika Aunjit unveiled the latest measures aimed at curbing illegal online gambling, emphasizing the…

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Japan approves Osaka as site of country’s first casino

Japan on Friday approved a plan to build the country's first casino in the western city of Osaka, paving the way for a large resort aimed at attracting domestic and international tourist spending. Put forth by the city and Osaka prefecture, the project aims to open a casino, conference center and other facilities in 2029 with 1.8 trillion yen…

Travel ・ 03 December 2023

GGRAsia

Mohegan Inspire still eyes 1Q24 casino debut: president

The new Mohegan Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea, which had a soft opening on Thursday for non-gaming facilities including its 1275-room hotel and 15000-seat Inspire Arena, is still hopeful it can launch its foreigner-only casino in the first quarter of next year, affirmed Chen Si, property president, in an interview with…

Travel ・ 01 December 2023

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Las Vegas Grand Prix Drives Record MGM Profits

Amid the glitz and glamour that defines Las Vegas, the city's recent Formula One Grand Prix, held on November 18, redefined success for the hospitality and gaming giant MGM Resorts International. For the first time in forty years, the high-octane thrill of F1 racing returned to the vibrant streets of Sin City, leaving an indelible mark on the…

Industry ・ 01 December 2023

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Japan anonymous crime tips system to cover online gambling

Japan's National Police Agency will widen the scope of its anonymous crime reporting system from October 1 to include tips on operators of illegal gambling websites. The move comes as the National Police Agency strengthens its countermeasures against online gambling. The police said on Tuesday it would also raise the maximum reward for an anonymous…

Incidents ・ 15 September 2023

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Osaka casino resort opening delayed to autumn 2030; initial investment increases to $8.6 billion

In an announcement on Tuesday, the Osaka prefectural and municipal governments have confirmed a delay in the opening of the much-anticipated first casino resort in Japan, pushing the expected launch to around autumn 2030. Originally, when the local governments submitted their development plan to the central government in April 2022, the resort's…

Travel ・ 06 September 2023

GGRAsia

Casino island Jeju drops remote betting idea says local govt

Jeju island (pictured), a South Korean gaming jurisdiction, says it has dropped for now the idea of trying to have what it terms "proxy betting" offered via the floors of its foreigner-only casinos, citing a lukewarm response from the industry. Another topic for the local industry - whether more land-based licences might be granted on the island -…

Industry ・ 22 August 2023

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The rise of the digital age has paved the way for numerous online platforms, reshaping the landscape of many industries, including the gambling industry. Today, countless online casinos operate internationally. They have swiftly snatched a significant portion of the market share by providing convenience, a broad range of games, and unique…

Industry ・ 28 July 2023

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Osaka Casino Expected to Produce $4 Billion by Early 2030s

MGM's near $10bn integrated resort project in Osaka has the potential to produce north of $4bn in revenue at the start of the next decade, according to an analyst at Morningstar. This would mean the company would outpace the pre-pandemic $3bn and $4bn of Las Vegas Sands' Singapore and Venetian Macau facilities, respectively. Dan Wasiolek, senior…

Finance ・ 11 July 2023

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Japan hoping to lure more tourists to Far East after grand casino unveiling

Osaka has a lot to offer, and it will be interesting to see how the casino is received. There may be a few naysayers, but if it delivers, then the new casino could be on to the winner. Japan has always been an intriguing country to visit, and there is something innately beautiful about it at least from a naturalistic point of view. The cherry…

Travel ・ 01 June 2023

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Indy Gaming: MGM’s $10 billion project in Osaka approved by Japan as the country’s first casino

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz More than a decade ago, Nevada's major…

Industry ・ 20 April 2023

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Japan to Open its First ever Casino

Japan has approved an incredible $8.1 billion (1.08 trillion yen) deal for a resort to be built in Osaka. This will be the countries first ever casino, following a recent law that was passed in 2018 to legalise gambling in the country. The project has many backers. The U.S casino operator MGM Resorts and Japanese based ORIX Group both own a 40%…

Travel ・ 19 April 2023

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Will New IR in Osaka Affect the Macau Gambling Industry

Macau, also known as "Asian Gambling Mecca," was a haven for Asian tourists who enjoyed gambling and various casino games. However, the situation might be changing since Japan decided to legalize casino gaming. New integrated resort in Osaka: Legalizing the Japanese market will possibly have a negative impact on Macau, as well as the other regional…

Industry ・ 17 April 2023

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MGM Resorts' Integrated Resort in Osaka Set To Be Japan's First Casino

With the certification of its area development plan, MGM Resorts International has full regulatory approval for its $10 billion integrated resort in Osaka. The approval from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism allows the company's regional operations, MGM Resorts Japan, to move forward with its partners to finalize…

Industry ・ 17 April 2023

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Japan approves plan for country's first casino resort

Japan has approved plans for the nation's first casino, paving the way to open up what is seen as one of Asia's largest untapped casino markets. To be located on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka, the casino will be part of a 1.08 trillion yen (about $8.1 billion) "integrated resort." With a theater, art museum, conference hall and other…

Travel ・ 15 April 2023

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MGM Resorts Japan close to finalizing $10B casino

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Japan approved a plan Friday to build its first casino, a $10 billion resort on the island of Osaka. According to MGM Resorts International, the approval paves the way for MGM Japan and its joint-venture partner ORIX Corporation to finalize agreements on construction. "It is an honor to be selected by the Government of Japan to…

Land-based ・ 15 April 2023

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MGM Resorts approved to build casino resort in Osaka, Japan

MGM Resorts International has received official approval to build a casino resort in Japan. The company announced Friday that Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has officially certified its Area Development Plan. "It is an honor to be selected by the Government of Japan to develop a tourism project of this scale," MGM…

Land-based ・ 15 April 2023

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Japan is getting its first-ever casino. Why is everyone not on board?

Japan has given the nod to build the country's first casino in the western port city of Osaka. The gambling resort, which has divided the East Asian country, is scheduled to open in 2029. With the resort, Japan aims to lure domestic and global tourist spending. Prime Minster Fumio Kishida said the casino complex would "become a tourism base that…

Travel ・ 15 April 2023

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Japan approves plan to open first casino to lure tourists

Protesters gather in front of Osaka prefectural head office in Osaka, western Japan after Japan's government approved a controversial plan to open its first casino in Osaka, Friday, April 14, 2023. Updated 2 hours, 3 minutes ago TOKYO - Japan's government on Friday approved a controversial plan to open the country's first casino in the city of…

Travel ・ 15 April 2023

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Japan Approves First Casino Resort in Win for MGM Resorts and Orix

The Japanese government on Friday approved the plan to build the country's first casino resort. The project is due to be developed on an artificial island in Osaka by Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International (MGM) and its local partner, the Tokyo-based consumer credit company Orix Corp. (T:8591 and (IX)). Technically speaking, the winning idea has…

Travel ・ 14 April 2023

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Osaka hits the jackpot in bid to become Japan’s first casino resort

Osaka on Friday won the right to host Japan's first casino resort, after the central government approved a plan that will bring gambling to the city's Yumeshima island in the latter half of 2029. During a government meeting on so-called integrated resorts, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will award the license for casino gambling to the joint…

Travel ・ 14 April 2023

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Japan approves $13.5 billion Osaka resort, country's first casino

MGM Resorts, Orix to own 40% each Resort set to open in 2029 Will include hotel, shopping mall, ferry terminal TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - Japan on Friday approved a plan to build the country's first casino in the western city of Osaka, paving the way for a 1.8 trillion yen ($13.5 billion) resort set to open in 2029, aimed at attracting domestic…

Travel ・ 14 April 2023

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Japan Set to Approve First Casino Resort in Osaka

Japan's government is set to approve a plan by Osaka Prefecture and the city of Osaka to open what will be Japan's first casino resort in 2029. The development comes as travel restrictions introduced during the coronavirus pandemic are removed, leading some local governments to reassess the idea of attracting tourists to a so-called integrated…

Travel ・ 14 April 2023

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Japan casino picture slowly coming into focus

Japan will make a decision on applications for integrated resorts from Osaka and Nagasaki in the coming months, perhaps as soon as this month. Then authorities will decide the fate of one or more unissued IR licences, with the distinct possibility of a supplementary round of applications that could include prime sites Tokyo and Hokkaido. That's the…

Politics ・ 09 March 2023

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2023: maybe a reboot in Asia casino client profile

The'reopening' of China in terms of outbound travel for its citizens, after three years of stringent controls due to Covid-19 containment, will be a key factor in 2023 for the Asia Pacific casino sector, says a number of industry commentators spoken to by GGRAsia. Some mention not only what it might mean for Macau, after multiple quarters of low or…

Industry ・ 31 December 2022

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Japan is expected to announce in 2023 the location of its first casino resort

The long wait for legalized gaming in Japan could extend even further with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism not confident it will be able to reach a final decision by the end of 2022 on proposals from the Osaka and Nagasaki prefectures for the location of the first integrated resort in the nation. The Osaka proposal is…

Travel ・ 13 December 2022

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Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura Says MGM Casino Not Reliant on Chinese Players

Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura believes that MGM's casino in partnership with ORIX will be viable even without the influx of Chinese players, once seen as the most important tourist player for Japan's casino ambitions. He said: "We had a huge volume of inbound Chinese tourists in mind when the project was still in its early stages. However, it…

Industry ・ 12 December 2022

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Opening of Nagasaki, Osaka Casino Resorts Facing Delays

The opening of casino resorts in Nagasaki and Osaka could now be delayed due to additional screening. [Image: Shutterstock.com] It seems the opening of casinos in the Japanese prefectures of Nagasaki and Osaka might have to wait a while longer than expected. On Thursday, Japan's land ministry said it seems unlikely that officials will decide on…

Land-based ・ 08 December 2022

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Macau misses casino concession jackpot

Macau's decision to keep its same six casino operators, rejecting Genting Malaysia's bid, comes as no surprise. Equally unsurprising, this concession re-tendering process is another squandered opportunity for the world's once and future leading casino hub. Macau has made stunning progress since the first concession awards in 2002. Breaking a losing…

Industry ・ 06 December 2022

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Top Online Gambling Activities in Japanese Online Casinos

While the country has some of the strictest online gambling laws today, casino enthusiasts are already experiencing the fun of playing for real money online at various casino sites, for example, at 大吉カジノ. Ever since, the market has witnessed fast growth, with many players enjoying their time on top-ranked casino sites. Slot games are the most…

Law ・ 05 December 2022

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The Current Situation Surrounding Online Casinos Laws in Japan

The Japanese attitude toward gambling has always been complicated. There is still a sizable interest in reels and other casino games, both online and in traditional brick-and-mortar casinos, just as there is in many other regions of the globe. However, with a few exceptions like horse racing and pachinko, gambling is illegal under the law. We take…

Pachinko ・ 25 November 2022

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What Impact Has Crypto Had on Japan's Colossal Gambling Industry?

Gambling in Japan can be traced back to the 8th century and the introduction of a game like backgammon. Professional gamblers, known as Bakuto emerged during a time when gambling was rampant in Japan, especially in Kyoto. Due to the rise in gambling, without any legislation, violence became commonplace but thankfully, that has been eradicated in…

Industry ・ 03 November 2022

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Osaka officials propose draft safer gambling ordinance

As they look to secure one of Japan's coming trio of casino licenses and officials in the city of Osaka have reportedly put forward a draft ordinance that would seek to institute measures for the countering of gambling addictions. According to a report from GGRAsia, the legislation provisionally approved yesterday is thought to be the first of its…

Law ・ 01 November 2022

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Osaka Reveals New Department to Fight Gambling Addiction

Osaka is determined to secure the rights to host Japan's first Integrated Resort project. To get there, it needs to demonstrate financial feasibility, long-term prospects, and a clear-cut regulatory framework that follows in the best principles outlined by the government. One such principle is commitment to tackling problem gambling. To this end,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 October 2022

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Will Japan Ever Legalize Gambling?

Japan has a very prominent gambling culture. That's despite most forms of betting being illegal in the nation. How could that be? Well, it's a strange one. I'll give you that. But with such demand for lifting restrictions on wagering on the East Asian Island, it's not a matter of will Japan ever legalize gambling; it's a matter of when. So, when…

Law ・ 08 September 2022

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Japan Casino Academy Shutters Amid Lack of Demand from Students

The flicking of cards and learning the basics of live casino etiquette will no longer be an option at the Japan Casino Academy, a professional school for croupiers which opened its doors in Japan in 2018 in anticipation of the arrival of Las Vegas-style casino resorts in the country. Graduates from the school could today shuffle, size, and cut card…

Travel ・ 29 August 2022

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Japan: potential sale of Nagasaki's theme park raises confusion on the fate of a planned casino resort at the site

Reports that the Dutch theme park Huis Ten Bosch in Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture may be sold have led to uncertainty about the fate of a planned casino resort at the site. Travel agency H.I.S. ,the largest shareholder, has said it is negotiating with several entities. However, no timeline for a possible sale, nor the conditions under which the park…

Travel ・ 28 July 2022

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Las Vegas Sands Has A Macau And Convention Revenue Problem (NYSE:LVS)

Macau casino stocks are a rough place to have cash, now that lockdowns akin to the 2020 ones are being reinstituted as part of China's zero-COVID effort. Market declines are pricing in about 250 days of lockdown in Macau for big player Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) which might be excessive. New cash proceeds from the Las Vegas sales help out the debt…

Finance ・ 18 July 2022

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Japanese Government Denies Any Plans for Gambling Reforms

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno confirmed that a study group discussed the current gambling regulations in Japan and also denied any intention by the ministry to present a proposal to lift the ban on sports betting. In that, he is keeping with the Kishida administration's general sentiment towards the gambling sector, which is marked by a…

Law ・ 08 June 2022

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Caesars spinoff VICI closes on big Vegas Strip property deal

FILE - A plane takes off from Harry Reid International Airport near casinos along the Las Vegas Strip, on Sept. 29, 2021, in Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment spinoff VICI Properties said April 29, 2022, that it completed its $17.2 billion buyout of MGM Growth Properties, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The deal was first announced last…

Travel ・ 12 May 2022

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The Economics of Crypto Gambling Regulations

There are a variety of techniques to crypto betting and gambling, depending on where you are. However, Japan has taken the most definitive position on this, and we are familiar with the country's past with cryptocurrencies. The House of Representatives of Japan has established a new set of laws on crypto assets as it relates to custodians and…

Law ・ 02 May 2022

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Nagasaki and Osaka Submit Applications for Integrated Casino Resort

Japanese Prefectures of Osaka and Nagasaki have submitted their applications to the national government on Tuesday, two days before the deadline day for submissions, Inside Asia Gaming reported. As reported earlier, both Osaka and Nagasaki received final approvals from their respective assemblies, and the submission of their applications within the…

Travel ・ 27 April 2022

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Nagasaki Votes Yes to Japan Casino, Wakayama Says No

The race for Japan's first casino resort is down to just Nagasaki, Osaka, and potentially Fukuoka, after Wakayama voted no to an IR. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Just seven days before the April 28 deadline for the selection of an integrated resort (IR) in Japan, the Assembly of the Nagasaki Prefecture approved its casino resort bill by a majority…

Travel ・ 21 April 2022

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Western Japan prefecture pulls out of bid to host casino resort

WAKAYAMA, Japan (Kyodo) -- The assembly of a western Japan prefecture on Wednesday voted down a bid by its government to host a casino resort, leaving now only two other candidate sites and dealing a further blow to the country's plan to stimulate the economy through the gambling industry. The rejection by the Wakayama prefectural assembly is the…

Travel ・ 20 April 2022

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Backlash in Osaka as ‘Dream Island’ leads race to open Japan’s first casino

The focus of Japan's quest to open its first casino is a human-made island in Osaka that, if the city's government gets its way, will end decades of wrangling over the country's fraught relationship with poker tables and slot machines. On a recent weekday morning there was little to suggest that Yumeshima - "Dream Island" - could, by the end of the…

Travel ・ 12 April 2022

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Religion ・ 13 March 2022

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Osaka’s casino resort plan fraught with pressing issues

Osaka's plan to develop a casino-centered integrated resort in a man-made island in Osaka Bay triggered concerns among residents that they may end up shouldering a heavy financial burden for a project that favors specific businesses. Osaka prefectural and municipal authorities need to respond to these anxieties in a straightforward manner. Four…

Travel ・ 05 February 2022

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NFL Slot Machines to Enter Casinos Through Aristocrat Gaming Deal

The NFL has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Aristocrat Gaming to build the first NFL-themed slot machines. Gamblers will be able to select games that display branding of their favorite NFL teams, with the machines expected to hit casino floors during the 2023 season. Aristocrat Gaming is a licensed gambling operator in 300…

NFL ・ 21 January 2022

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Japan's Casino Regulator Is Changing the Rules in the IR Space

Local governments & their integrated resort (IR) partner organizations in Japan will shortly send their completed proposals to the National Diet. The nation's Casino Regulatory Commission (CRC) has issued a few regulation notifications before the deadline. In April of last year, the regulatory authority initially hinted at what was to come. It was…

Covid ・ 21 January 2022

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MGM is selling Mirage casino: 'We have enough of Las Vegas'

MGM Resorts is putting the Mirage resort and casino in Las Vegas up for sale, ending a 21-year ownership of one of the strip's most famous properties. The company made the announcement in its earnings call late Wednesday, explaining to analysts that it doesn't want to invest more money into the 32-year-old property best known for its exploding…

Travel ・ 14 December 2021

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Potential integrated casino resort move for Kuwana

In Japan and the central Honshu city of Kuwana has reportedly expressed an interest in potentially securing one of the nation's coming trio of licenses to build and operate a Las Vegas-style integrated casino resort. According to a report from GGRAsia, the mayor for the seaside Kansai community of approximately 145000, Narutaka Ito, has officially…

Travel ・ 27 November 2021

Big News Network

MGM Resorts to sell Mirage casino in Las Vegas

Robert Besser 8th November 2021, 02:21 GMT+11 LAS VEGAS, Nevada: MGM Resorts has announced plans to hand over the operations of its Las Vegas reosrt, the three-decade-old Mirage resort and casino, to another group as part of an expected sale. During a quarterly earnings conference call, MGM made the announcement about the sale on November 3, while…

Travel ・ 07 November 2021

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MGM Plans to Sell Mirage Operations in Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International MGM 1.71% said it would sell its operations of The Mirage to another operator, part of a rash of deals that are changing the hands of ownership on the Las Vegas Strip. MGM Resorts, like other casino and hotel operators, has been shedding some of its assets including its real-estate holdings to focus on new business areas…

Travel ・ 04 November 2021

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Osaka Declares MGM-Orix Consortium as Winner of Casino RFP

The city and prefecture of Osaka in Japan have declared MGM Resorts International and Orix Corp winners of their request-for-proposal (RFP) process regarding the metropolis' tilt at a casino resort, reported on Thursday the Nikkei Shimbun. The decision was from the integrated resort developer selection committee established by the local…

Travel ・ 19 October 2021

World Casino News

Fumio Kishida reiterates integrated casino resort support

Only a week after being officially appointed as the latest Prime Minister of Japan and Fumio Kishida (pictured) reportedly told parliamentarians that the nation's coming trio of integrated casino resorts will serve as'an important measure' in helping it'to become an advanced tourism country'. According to a report from GGRAsia, the…

Travel ・ 13 October 2021

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As Vegas Comes Roaring Back, Casinos Look Bullish

The glitz and allure of "Sin City" (Las Vegas) are back in full force, according to the latest Nevada gambling reports, and physical casino companies like MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) could be the beneficiaries. Craving excitement, Americans are…

Movies ・ 07 October 2021

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Only One Las Vegas Casino Operator Remains In The Hunt For A Gaming License In Japan

MGM Resorts International took a major step Tuesday toward earning a Japanese integrated resort license when the city of Osaka endorsed the company's plans for the country's first large-scale casino. But the move may have closed the door for other Las Vegas-based casino operators. Osaka selected MGM Resorts and its Japan-based joint-venture partner…

Land-based ・ 06 October 2021

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Nevada: MGM CEO advocates for "necessary" online casino gaming regulation

GM Resorts International CEO, Bill Hornbuckle has made it clear that he deems the Nevada's gaming industry to be "missing a significant opportunity for growth" as it remains reluctant to legalize online casino gaming. Hornbuckle assures that there is a "whole contingent of folks" in the state who own brick and mortar casinos and do not favor…

Law ・ 05 October 2021

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China shows why Asia's casino bubble was always doomed -Nikkei Asia

William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades." The house always wins. Just not in Macao, where this gaming industry maxim is being turned on its head. A plunge in casino-related stocks has analysts pointing fingers, junket operators reeling and investors…

Politics ・ 19 September 2021

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Macau's Casino Stocks, Near Record Lows, Face Specter of Tough License Reviews

Macau's casino stocks are at or near all-time lows after a savaging this week, but it isn't the time to be buying them just yet. You need to be an exceptionally brave speculator willing to play a little Chinese roulette. There's too much uncertainty to be able to derive any sensible value in these names. The spark for this latest selling is a…

Finance ・ 17 September 2021

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Integrated casino resort schedule from Wakayama Prefecture

In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly announced that it intends to have agreed a draft development plan for its envisioned integrated casino resort before the end of November. According to a report from GGRAsia, the jurisdiction named Clairvest Neem Ventures Company Limited as the preferred operating partner for its…

Travel ・ 16 September 2021

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Indy Gaming: Expanding usage of mobile wallets and cashless payments requires education for players and casino staff

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NFL ・ 25 August 2021

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Yokohama mayor-elect deals Japan's casino dream a fresh blow -Nikkei Asia

ERI SUGIURA, Nikkei staff writer TOKYO -- The result of the Yokohama mayoral election on Sunday has cast another shadow over Japan's ambitions to build massive casino resorts, a drive that was already under strain due to the withdrawal of interest by key foreign players amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Takeharu Yamanaka, a former professor at Yokohama…

Covid ・ 24 August 2021

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Blow for Casino Plans as IR Opponent Wins Yokohama Election

Since Japan's national government announced plans to develop three integrated resorts (IR) across the country, the city of Yokohama has made clear its intention to host one of the casinos. However, those plans hit a brick wall over the weekend due to the result of a local mayoral election. On Sunday, Takeharu Yamanaka claimed victory in the…

Politics ・ 23 August 2021

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Casinos Austria Reveals Nagasaki IR Plans

Casinos Austria is now officially the casino partner of Nagasaki as the prefecture looks to be one of the first three locations in Japan to host an integrated resort (IR). That selection was revealed earlier this week, and the casino operator is now ready to dig in and help the prefecture's dream become a reality. It has now revealed what the IR…

Travel ・ 12 August 2021

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Austrian casino operator wins bid for Nagasaki Prefecture resort

NAGASAKI--The Nagasaki prefectural government has awarded priority negotiation rights to an Austrian company for a planned casino-centered resort at the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Sasebo in the prefecture. Prefectural officials expect to sign a basic agreement with Casinos Austria International Japan as early as this month, according to their…

Land-based ・ 12 August 2021

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Nagasaki Prefecture Chooses Casinos Austria as IR Partner

The local government of the Japanese prefecture of Nagasaki has finally made a decision in regards to its integrated resort (IR) partner. Officials have selected Casinos Austria to develop and operate the region's casino offering on a 30-hectare site at Huis Ten Bosch at Sesebo City. 697 points in the prefecture's request-for-proposal process In a…

Travel ・ 10 August 2021

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Powerboat Races are One of Japan’s Most Loved Form of Gambling

Only beaten by horse race gambling, gambling at powerboat races is one of the most popular forms of gambling in Japan. We give you the story behind the major success of Japanese boat racing. Even though it might not be insanely popular in all places of the world, the Japanese people love the powerboat races, and it is closely connected to the…

Strategy Guide ・ 09 August 2021

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WSOP Europe 2021 Schedule plus RIO Casino Las Vegas becomes COVID-19 Vaccination Site

The World Series of Poker Europe is to go ahead as planned, even though international travel policies are still unclear. Movement between the US and EU is still under discussion as the pandemic still smoulders in the background. As of now, it appears that European countries are testing the public's patience over the use of vaccine passports. If…

Covid ・ 31 July 2021

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MGM resorts, Orix submit proposal to build first casino in Japan

July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Casino operator MGM Resorts International (MGM.N) and partner Orix Corp (8591.T) have submitted a proposal to build their first casino resort in Japan, the financial services group said on Wednesday. The proposal to develop a casino complex at Osaka will be reviewed by regulatory authorities and an operator will be selected…

Travel ・ 24 July 2021

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MGM Consortium Unveils Plans for $9bn Casino in Osaka

MGM Resorts International has now put forward its plans for a casino resort project in the Japanese prefecture of Osaka which will involve an investment of more than $9bn. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A consortium led by MGM Resorts International is the only contender to develop and operate a casino in Osaka, Japan. Now, it has finally revealed what…

Covid ・ 22 July 2021

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Top 10 sports-themed slot games

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Top and Best ・ 21 July 2021

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MGM Resorts Unveils $ 9 Billion Casino Plan in Japan

International has officially proposed to build a $ 9 billion casino resort in Osaka, revitalizing the impetus to open Japan's first casino gambling facility after a pandemic-related delay. Global casino operators have been looking for opportunities since Japan legalized casinos in 2018, but the process went slowly and some companies withdrew their…

Travel ・ 21 July 2021

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MGM Resorts partners with Orix in Osaka casino bid

MGM Resorts and ORIX are headlining a corporate entity formed to pour in a multi-billion-dollar investment in Osaka as part of its bid to secure one of the three Japanese casino licenses. As MGM looks to expand and capitalize in other markets outside the United States, the company has banded together with ORIX to form a well-financed investment…

Travel ・ 20 July 2021

Card Player

Japanese Casino Legislation To Be Implemented July 19

Casino legislation in Japan will take effect next week, which will set the regulatory standards for the country's new industry and allow companies to begin bidding for licenses this fall. According to GGR Asia, Japan's Integrated Resorts Implementation Act will take effect Monday, July 19. The law will make casino gambling legal as long as it is…

Law ・ 16 July 2021

World Casino News

Major step for coming Japanese casino market

In Japan and legislation is set to take effect from Monday that will lay out the basic rules governing the nation's planned trio of integrated casino resorts as well as the specific duties and responsibilities of the new Casino Management Board regulator. According to a report from GGRAsia, the Integrated Resorts Implementation Act was ratified in…

Industry ・ 14 July 2021

Film Daily

What is the future of Casinos in Japan?

Japan is not a country like the others. It is especially not the same since the end of the Second World War. After the war, the Japanese legislation prohibited gambling on Japanese territory. This even though the Japanese are big gamblers. However, the first casinos could be built in the next five to six years, as Japanese MPs recently passed a law…

Travel ・ 10 May 2021

World Casino News

Public briefing for Yokohama integrated casino resort plan

In Japan and officials in the city of Yokohama have reportedly held the first of six online briefings so as to lay out the specific direction of their campaign to win one of the nation's coming trio of integrated casino resort licenses. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the inaugural remote seminar was conducted on Saturday afternoon…

Travel ・ 08 February 2021