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Japanese Prime Minister remaining bullish on integrated casino resort plan

October 29, 2020

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In Japan and newly-elected Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (pictured) has reportedly reiterated his support for the plan to license an inaugural trio of integrated casino resorts so as to help boost the economies...

Yokohama launches second RFC round for potential casino partners

Adam Morgan

October 14, 2020

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Japan and the city of Yokohama has reportedly launched a second request for concept (RFC) round attached to its effort at securing the rights to host one of the nation’s coming trio of integrated casino reso...

Coronavirus repercussions for Sega Sammy Creation Incorporated

Adam Morgan

October 12, 2020

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Japanese gaming conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated has reportedly announced that its Sega Sammy Creation Incorporated subordinate has recorded a loss of approximately $14.8 million for its most recen...

Japan to finally publish long-awaited ‘Basic Policy’ casino criteria

Adam Morgan

October 9, 2020

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In Japan and the coalition government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is reportedly set to finally release the conclusive criteria for those jurisdictions hoping to win the right to host one of the nation’s co...

Japanese pachinko industry experiencing steady post-lockdown revival

Adam Morgan

October 7, 2020

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In Japan and a recent government-backed survey has reportedly found that the pachinko sector is steadily recovering from its month-long coronavirus-linked shutdown while still facing a raft of longer-term probl...

Kimihito Kamori convicted for his part in Hokkaido casino bribery scandal

Adam Morgan

September 28, 2020

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In Japan and the former boss for local tourism firm Kamori Kanko Company Limited has reportedly been hit with a ten-month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of attempting to bribe erstwhile gove...

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...

Kazuo Okada loses appeal against Tokyo District Court decision

Adam Morgan

September 21, 2020

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In Japan and former casino magnate Kazuo Okada (pictured) has reportedly lost an appeal against a Tokyo District Court decision that had ordered him to pay some ¥21.3 million ($204,560) in compensation to the f...

Japan looks likely to maintain integrated casino resort commitment

Adam Morgan

September 7, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan

In Japan and the man being widely tipped to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reportedly announced that he remains committed to licensing the Asian nation’s inaugural trio of integrated casino reso...

Nagasaki Prefecture integrated casino resort plan draws criticism

Adam Morgan

August 22, 2020

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In southern Japan and a group of local doctors has reportedly written to the Governor for Nagasaki Prefecture to voice their opposition to a plan that would see the jurisdiction host one of the nation’s trio of...

Groupe Partouche ramps up interest in Japanese casino license race

Adam Morgan

August 14, 2020

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Japanese conglomerate Pixel Companyz Incorporated has reportedly announced the signing of an alliance with Groupe Partouche that is to see the pair work towards bringing an integrated casino resort to its homel...

Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated records $31.3 million quarterly loss

Adam Morgan

August 6, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, Economy/Finance, Japan, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Japanese gaming conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated has reportedly recorded a worrying loss of approximately $31.3 million for the second quarter as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic hurt sales across ...

Wynn Resorts Limited closes Japanese office in Yokohama

Adam Morgan

August 4, 2020

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American casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited has reportedly closed its office in the Japanese city of Yokohama as part of an ongoing reassessment of its global operations brought about by the coronavirus pande...

Minority stake for MGM Resorts International in planned Osaka casino project

Adam Morgan

July 31, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Japan, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

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...

Kazuo Okada loses appeal against effective board exclusion

Adam Morgan

July 30, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan, Asian Casino News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Japan and a district court has reportedly rejected an appeal from Kazuo Okada (pictured) that is effectively set to keep the embattled former casino magnate from ever again gaining a seat on the board at Uni...

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Japanese Prime Minister remaining bullish on integrated casino resort plan

Yokohama launches second RFC round for potential casino partners

Coronavirus repercussions for Sega Sammy Creation Incorporated

Japan to finally publish long-awaited ‘Basic Policy’ casino criteria

Kimihito Kamori convicted for his part in Hokkaido casino bribery scandal

Governor criticizes opponents of Wakayama Prefecture casino proposal

Kazuo Okada loses appeal against Tokyo District Court decision

Japan looks likely to maintain integrated casino resort commitment

Nagasaki Prefecture integrated casino resort plan draws criticism

Groupe Partouche ramps up interest in Japanese casino license race

Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated records $31.3 million quarterly loss

Wynn Resorts Limited closes Japanese office in Yokohama

Minority stake for MGM Resorts International in planned Osaka casino project

Kazuo Okada loses appeal against effective board exclusion

Jyri Lassi Appointed as General Counsel of Veikkaus as Company Prepares for Market Changes

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