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Japan to Reopen IR Bidding This Year, Targets Two New Projects by 2027

May 8, 2025

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Japan’s government is preparing to revive the bidding process for integrated resorts (IRs) that include casinos, aiming to greenlight up to two new developments by the end of 2027. This move comes as the countr...

Wynn Resorts Pauses Encore Remodel, Focuses on Global Expansion

Vanja Mitic

May 7, 2025

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Wynn Resorts has opted to delay a series of capital expenditure projects valued at approximately $375 million, including the highly anticipated remodel of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. CEO Craig Billings made ...

Nomura Reports Strong Wholesale Profits As RWS Faces Challenging Q1

Vanja Mitic

April 28, 2025

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Nomura Holdings Inc. posted a 27% year-over-year rise in net profit for the January–March quarter, thanks largely to the strong performance of its wholesale division. The Japanese banking giant announced on Apr...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Japan’s First Casino Resort in Osaka

Johnny K.

April 25, 2025

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Japan has entered a new chapter in its tourism and entertainment industry with the formal launch of construction on its first legal casino resort, set to transform Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. The project bro...

Comprehensive Survey Reveals Extensive Online Casino Gambling Among Millions in Japan

Vanja Mitic

March 13, 2025

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In a groundbreaking study, the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has disclosed startling figures on the scope of online casino gambling within the nation. An estimated 3.37 million Japanese citizens have en...

MGM Resorts Prepares for Ground Breaking Ceremony on Japan’s First Casino in Osaka

Johnny K.

February 14, 2025

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MGM Resorts International and its partners have officially begun work on Japan’s first casino-integrated resort in Osaka. The groundbreaking ceremony for the ambitious project will take place on April 24, marki...

MGM Osaka Casino Resort to Begin Construction in 2025 with Completion by 2030

Vanja Mitic

December 26, 2024

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The highly anticipated MGM Osaka integrated resort (IR), set to be one of Japan’s premier entertainment destinations, will officially commence its main construction phase in April 2025. This landmark project is...

Japan’s Supreme Court Finalizes Akimoto’s Bribery Sentence

Johnny K.

December 26, 2024

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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. Aki...

New Appointments to Japan Casino Commission as MGM Osaka Advances

Vanja Mitic

December 19, 2024

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Japan's Casino Regulatory Commission is undergoing significant leadership changes as the country continues to prepare for the launch of its first casino-integrated resort (IR). On Tuesday, Japan's parliament, t...

Pro-IR Candidate Kanazawa Elected as Tomakomai Mayor

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December 10, 2024

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Tomakomai, a city in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture, has elected Suguru Kanazawa, a proponent of integrated resorts (IRs) that include casinos, as its new mayor. Kanazawa, a former member of the Tomakomai city cou...

MGM Osaka Resort Construction Begins: $8.5B Project to Transform Tourism

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October 16, 2024

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Preparatory construction for the MGM Osaka integrated resort, a major international project involving United States-based MGM Resorts International and several Japanese investors, officially commenced on Octobe...

NatsumeAtari Eyes Global Expansion through Samurai Studio Brand at G2E Las Vegas

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October 10, 2024

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NatsumeAtari, a well-established Japanese games developer, is making significant strides in the global gaming industry. This week, the company is showcasing its offerings for the first time at the Global Gaming...

MGM Solidifies Commitment to $10 Billion Osaka Resort Project

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September 9, 2024

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MGM Resorts International, in a significant show of commitment, has reportedly forfeited its right to withdraw from the ambitious Osaka integrated resort (IR) project, valued at nearly US$10 billion. This decis...

Universal Entertainment Moves to Oust Former CEO Jun Fujimoto, Elect Tomohiro Okada as Director

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August 21, 2024

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Universal Entertainment, the parent company of Okada Manila, has announced significant leadership changes, signaling a new chapter in its corporate governance. The company has called for an Extraordinary Genera...

Osaka’s First Integrated Resort Secures Loan of JPY530 Billion

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April 24, 2024

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Osaka IR KK, the entity behind the first integrated resort in Japan planned to be built in the metropolis of Osaka, secured a loan from several banks. The loan of JPY530 billion (US$3.42 billion) was agreed upo...

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Japan to Reopen IR Bidding This Year, Targets Two New Projects by 2027

Wynn Resorts Pauses Encore Remodel, Focuses on Global Expansion

Nomura Reports Strong Wholesale Profits As RWS Faces Challenging Q1

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Japan’s First Casino Resort in Osaka

Comprehensive Survey Reveals Extensive Online Casino Gambling Among Millions in Japan

MGM Resorts Prepares for Ground Breaking Ceremony on Japan’s First Casino in Osaka

MGM Osaka Casino Resort to Begin Construction in 2025 with Completion by 2030

Japan’s Supreme Court Finalizes Akimoto’s Bribery Sentence

New Appointments to Japan Casino Commission as MGM Osaka Advances

Pro-IR Candidate Kanazawa Elected as Tomakomai Mayor

MGM Osaka Resort Construction Begins: $8.5B Project to Transform Tourism

NatsumeAtari Eyes Global Expansion through Samurai Studio Brand at G2E Las Vegas

MGM Solidifies Commitment to $10 Billion Osaka Resort Project

Universal Entertainment Moves to Oust Former CEO Jun Fujimoto, Elect Tomohiro Okada as Director

Osaka’s First Integrated Resort Secures Loan of JPY530 Billion

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