Japan’s casino industry is entering an exciting new phase with the official confirmation of a second round of applications for integrated resorts (IRs). The Japanese government has set the window for local governments to submit applications from May 6, 2027, to November 5, 2027. This announcement follows a cabinet order approved on March 10, 2026, under the country’s Integrated Resort Implementation Act. With a clear roadmap ahead, this marks a pivotal step in Japan’s goal to establish a regulated and […]

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Aichi Prefecture, a key region in central Japan, is preparing to re-enter the bidding process for the development of an integrated resort (IR) that would feature a casino. According to local media reports, Aichi is among the few regions expressing interest in the upcoming round of applications, following a period of deliberation and shifting priorities. Governor Hideaki Omura is expected to make an official announcement soon regarding the prefecture’s commitment to pursuing a license for an IR. Aichi’s Renewed Pursuit […]

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Japan’s Supreme Court has finalized the conviction of former House of Representatives member Tsukasa Akimoto, marking the end of a high-profile corruption case tied to the integrated resort (IR) initiative. Akimoto, 53, was found guilty of accepting bribes from a Chinese company seeking to establish an IR facility in Japan. His appeal was denied by the court’s First Petty Bench, led by Justice Masaaki Oka, in a decision dated Tuesday. Akimoto will now serve a four-year prison term and pay […]

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