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

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

Johnny K.

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

Vanja Mitic

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

Johnny K.

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

Johnny K.

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

Vanja Mitic

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

Vanja Mitic

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...

Nagasaki Authorities Dismiss Financial Partner to Re-Apply for $2.3 Billion Casino Development

Radosav Milutinovic

March 14, 2024

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After the plan of the Nagasaki Prefecture to launch an integrated resort development project was rejected by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in December 2023, the Nagasaki P...

Osaka Prefectural Government Might Set Up Entry Fees in Order to Combat Overtourism

Vanja Mitic

March 8, 2024

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Tourism in Osaka is thriving, and now the city is concerned about overtourism. According to Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, the Osaka Prefectural Government is even considering setting up entry fees for foreign vi...

Japanese Central Government Turns Down Nagasaki’s IR Plans Due To Uncertainty Concerning Funding

Marija Malenovic

December 27, 2023

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It was recently reported that the Japanese government, more specifically the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, turned down a plan to officially open a Las Vegas-style casino-centered inte...

Osaka Expo’s Problems Strain City’s IR Construction Progress

Marija Malenovic

December 6, 2023

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Work on ground preparation has now officially started for the planned Osaka’s integrated resort (IR) which is slated to be cited right beside the Osaka’s expo site. However, this step forward is masked by issue...

GAN Enters Definitive Merger Agreement With Sega Sammy Creation

Radosav Milutinovic

November 8, 2023

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GAN Limited, a leading North American real money iGaming technology provider and a prominent sports betting operator has entered a definitive Merger Agreement with Sega Sammy Creation, a game development subsid...

Osaka and MGM, Oryx Sign Implementation Plan To Speed Up the First Casino Development

Radosav Milutinovic

September 29, 2023

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The development of the landmark casino and leisure property for the Yumeshima island near Osaka has reached another milestone. Following the recent approval of the central Japanese governmental authorities, the...

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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

Nagasaki Authorities Dismiss Financial Partner to Re-Apply for $2.3 Billion Casino Development

Osaka Prefectural Government Might Set Up Entry Fees in Order to Combat Overtourism

Japanese Central Government Turns Down Nagasaki’s IR Plans Due To Uncertainty Concerning Funding

Osaka Expo’s Problems Strain City’s IR Construction Progress

GAN Enters Definitive Merger Agreement With Sega Sammy Creation

Osaka and MGM, Oryx Sign Implementation Plan To Speed Up the First Casino Development

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