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Japan remaining committed to the illegality of online casino gambling

June 3, 2022

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In Japan and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (pictured) has reportedly detailed that his administration has no plans to legalize online casinos and reiterated that such enterprises are to remain ‘a gambling crime’...

Universal Entertainment Corporation to file criminal charges over Okada Manila raid

Adam Morgan

June 2, 2022

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Japanese pachinko, slot and arcade games manufacturer Universal Entertainment Corporation has reportedly announced that it is to file criminal charges regarding the attempted Tuesday takeover of its Okada Manil...

Dynam Company Limited experiences post-pandemic revival

Adam Morgan

May 25, 2022

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

The second largest operator of pachinko parlors in the whole of Japan, Dynam Company Limited, has reportedly announced that its net profit for the twelve months to the end of March more than doubled to top a ve...

Welcome recovery for Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated

Adam Morgan

May 17, 2022

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

In Japan and gaming conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated has reportedly released its financial results for the twelve months to the end of March showing that its net sales had increased by 15.6% year-o...

Universal Entertainment Corporation returns to profit as Okada Manila sales surge

Adam Morgan

May 16, 2022

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Japanese pachinko, slot and arcade games manufacturer Universal Entertainment Corporation has reportedly released its first-quarter financial results showing that its net income had swelled by over 260% year-on...

Wakayama Prefecture integrated casino resort plan in serious jeopardy

Adam Morgan

April 20, 2022

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In Japan and the proposal to bring an integrated casino resort to Wakayama Prefecture is reportedly in tatters after local legislators voted down the jurisdiction’s associated development plan. According to ...

Nagasaki Prefecture legislators approve final integrated casino resort plan

Adam Morgan

April 20, 2022

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In southern Japan and local legislators for Nagasaki Prefecture have reportedly voted in favor of the plan that could see the jurisdiction’s Huis Ten Bosch theme park feature a Las Vegas-style integrated casino...

Bally’s Corporation refutes Japanese integrated casino resort rumors

Adam Morgan

March 31, 2022

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The Chairman for American land-based casino operator Bally’s Corporation has reportedly poured cold water on a rumor that his company will soon be launching a bid to bring a gambling-friendly development to the...

MGM Resorts International staying keen on Osaka integrated casino resort

Adam Morgan

March 18, 2022

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

The boss for the MGM Resorts Japan arm of American casino operator MGM Resorts International has reportedly announced that his company remains committed to bringing a large Las Vegas-style gambling development ...

Japanese government remaining committed to casino liberalization

Adam Morgan

March 16, 2022

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The Prime Minister for Japan has reportedly reaffirmed his government’s commitment towards premiering a liberalized land-based casino market in order to help the Asian nation improve its economy via an increase...

Nagasaki Prefecture aiming for 2027 casino resort opening date

Adam Morgan

March 11, 2022

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In Japan and Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly detailed that it is aiming to begin building its proposed integrated casino resort sometime next year in hopes of being able to open the Las Vegas-style facility ...

MGM Resorts Osaka basic agreement includes escape clause connected to integrated resort

Sadonna Price

March 1, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Japan

After signing a Basic Agreement to create an integrated resort in Osaka, it was announced that MGM Resorts and ORIX Corp have an escape clause connected to the deal. With the clause, the operator can choose to ...

MGM Resorts Japan signs agreement via Osaka IR

Sadonna Price

February 23, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Japan, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

This week it was confirmed by MGM Resorts Japan that its Osaka IR (SPC) subsidiary signed a basic agreement with the prefecture and city of Osaka. The Osaka/Yumeshima Area Specified Complex Tourist Facilities D...

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated to hold minority Japanese stake

Adam Morgan

February 9, 2022

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

In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly been told that Caesars Entertainment Incorporated is planning to hold only a 5% stake in the jurisdiction’s envisioned integrated casino resort...

Wakayama Prefecture casino plan hit by referendum petition

Adam Morgan

January 10, 2022

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

In Japan and the plan to bring an integrated casino resort to Wakayama Prefecture could reportedly be in danger after a group of locals collected over 20,000 signatures in support of a campaign that would subje...

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Japan remaining committed to the illegality of online casino gambling

Universal Entertainment Corporation to file criminal charges over Okada Manila raid

Dynam Company Limited experiences post-pandemic revival

Welcome recovery for Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated

Universal Entertainment Corporation returns to profit as Okada Manila sales surge

Wakayama Prefecture integrated casino resort plan in serious jeopardy

Nagasaki Prefecture legislators approve final integrated casino resort plan

Bally’s Corporation refutes Japanese integrated casino resort rumors

MGM Resorts International staying keen on Osaka integrated casino resort

Japanese government remaining committed to casino liberalization

Nagasaki Prefecture aiming for 2027 casino resort opening date

MGM Resorts Osaka basic agreement includes escape clause connected to integrated resort

MGM Resorts Japan signs agreement via Osaka IR

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated to hold minority Japanese stake

Wakayama Prefecture casino plan hit by referendum petition

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