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Minority stake for MGM Resorts International in planned Osaka casino project

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...

Kazuo Okada loses appeal against effective board exclusion

Adam Morgan

July 30, 2020

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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...

Betpoint Group to offer Yggdrasil’s games portfolio across multiple brands

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June 30, 2020

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Hot on the heels of revealing its new Gigablox feature and Yggdrasil Gaming has agreed a deal with online casino operator Betpoint Group that will see its four globally-focused casino brands integrate the Swedi...

Nagasaki Prefecture pushing ahead with integrated casino resort plan

Adam Morgan

June 25, 2020

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In Japan and the government for Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly announced that it still intends to have completed the request for proposal (RFP) stage of its plan to secure one of the nation’s coming trio of...

Okura Holdings Limited counting the cost of coronavirus-related closures

Adam Morgan

June 17, 2020

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In Japan and prominent pachinko operator Okura Holdings Limited has reportedly issued a profit warning amid news that it is expecting to register an 83% comparable decline in earnings before tax for the eleven ...

Opening of envisioned casino for Osaka pushed back to at least 2027

Adam Morgan

June 5, 2020

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In Japan and the mayor for the city of Osaka has reportedly announced that his community has pushed back the opening date for its planned integrated casino resort by a further two years due to the impacts of th...

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...

Las Vegas Sands Corporation abandons Japanese casino effort

Adam Morgan

May 13, 2020

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American casino behemoth Las Vegas Sands Corporation has reportedly given up on its campaign to secure one of the coming trio of licenses to build and operate an integrated casino resort in Japan. According ...

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...

Tokyo pachinko parlors shut before being publicly named and shamed

Adam Morgan

April 30, 2020

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In the Japanese capital city of Tokyo and Tuesday reportedly saw 22 pachinko parlors close their doors just hours before they were due to be named and shamed by the local government for allegedly continuing to ...

Japanese pachinko parlors getting attention for all the wrong reasons

Adam Morgan

April 22, 2020

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

A senior Japanese politician has reportedly announced that the federal government is considering new ways to stop non-essential businesses from trading during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to a...

Nagasaki Prefecture persevering with integrated casino resort schedule

Adam Morgan

April 7, 2020

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In Japan and the government for Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly announced that it still remains intent on launching the request for proposal (RFP) stage of its plan to secure one of the nation’s coming trio ...

Wakayama Prefecture initiates RFP stage of casino plan

Adam Morgan

March 30, 2020

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

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...

Yokohama takes next step towards realizing casino resort aspiration

Adam Morgan

March 9, 2020

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In Japan and Friday reportedly saw the city of Yokohama publish its draft implementation policy as it continues with a plan that could ultimately see it selected as a host for one of the nation’s coming trio of...

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Minority stake for MGM Resorts International in planned Osaka casino project

Kazuo Okada loses appeal against effective board exclusion

Betpoint Group to offer Yggdrasil’s games portfolio across multiple brands

Nagasaki Prefecture pushing ahead with integrated casino resort plan

Okura Holdings Limited counting the cost of coronavirus-related closures

Opening of envisioned casino for Osaka pushed back to at least 2027

Wakayama Prefecture passes pair of casino license suitors

Las Vegas Sands Corporation abandons Japanese casino effort

Only two runners join Wakayama Prefecture casino license race

Tokyo pachinko parlors shut before being publicly named and shamed

Japanese pachinko parlors getting attention for all the wrong reasons

Nagasaki Prefecture persevering with integrated casino resort schedule

Wakayama Prefecture initiates RFP stage of casino plan

Wakayama Prefecture launches harm mitigation public consultation

Yokohama takes next step towards realizing casino resort aspiration

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