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MGM Resorts International remaining keen on Osaka casino project

February 12, 2021

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The boss for American casino operator MGM Resorts International has reportedly revealed that his firm is still interested in being given the right to bring a gambling-friendly development to the Japanese city o...

Casino implementation policy guidelines published by Yokohama

Adam Morgan

January 22, 2021

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Officials in the giant Japanese city of Yokohama have reportedly published the implementation policy for their ambitious campaign to win one of the nation’s coming trio of integrated casino resort licenses. ...

Wakayama Prefecture postpones opening date for planned casino

Adam Morgan

November 9, 2020

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In Japan and Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly announced that that its planned integrated casino resort is now not expected to begin welcoming guests before the spring of 2026. According to a report from In...

Governor criticizes opponents of Wakayama Prefecture casino proposal

Adam Morgan

September 21, 2020

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In Japan and the governor for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly criticized opponents of the plan to bring an integrated casino resort to the Honshu jurisdiction’s Marina City artificial island. According to...

Minority stake for MGM Resorts International in planned Osaka casino project

Adam Morgan

July 31, 2020

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The newly-installed boss for American casino operator MGM Resorts International has reportedly revealed that his company will hold a minority stake in the gambling-friendly development it is working to bring to...

Wakayama Prefecture passes pair of casino license suitors

Adam Morgan

May 14, 2020

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In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly announced that two foreign firms have been passed through the request for proposal (RFP) stage of its campaign to secure one of the nation’s co...

Only two runners join Wakayama Prefecture casino license race

Adam Morgan

May 4, 2020

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In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly announced that only two firms submitted official plans as part of the request for proposal (RFP) stage of its scheme to secure one of the natio...

Wakayama Prefecture initiates RFP stage of casino plan

Adam Morgan

March 30, 2020

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In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly launched the request for proposal (RFP) stage of its plan to secure one of the nation’s coming trio of licenses to build and operate an integra...

Wakayama Prefecture launches harm mitigation public consultation

Adam Morgan

March 11, 2020

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In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly launched a public consultation period regarding measures it is proposing to introduce in order to help prevent locals from developing a gamblin...

Miyagi Prefecture considering whether to enter Japanese casino license race

Adam Morgan

January 23, 2020

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In Japan and the government for Miyagi Prefecture is reportedly contemplating whether it should enter the already crowded race in hopes of securing one of the nation’s coming trio of integrated casino resort li...

Wakayama Prefecture releases updated casino timetable plans

Adam Morgan

December 12, 2019

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In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly announced that it is hopeful of being able to announce the preferred operator for its envisioned integrated casino resort by the autumn of next...

Wakayama Prefecture okays deal to purchase Marina City casino land

Adam Morgan

December 5, 2019

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As it looks to win the right to host one of Japan’s coming trio of integrated casino resorts and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly just approved a deal that could see such a facility brought...

Japanese casino race could attract up to ten runners

Adam Morgan

September 25, 2019

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In Japan and a senior government official has reportedly announced that he believes up to eight communities are preparing to submit formal applications in hopes of securing one of the nation’s trio of upcoming ...

Osaka casino operator race narrowed to three runners

Adam Morgan

September 20, 2019

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In Japan and the race to find the international operator for Osaka’s proposed integrated casino resort is now reportedly down to three runners encompassing Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited, MGM Resorts Intern...

Sasebo to host pair of casino-friendly seminars in September

Adam Morgan

August 1, 2019

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In Japan and the organization that represents business entrepreneurs in the southern city of Sasebo has reportedly announced that it will be stepping up efforts from next month to help the small community secur...