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Nagasaki Prefecture to launch the RFP stage of its casino endeavor in January

November 25, 2020

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In Japan and the government for Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly detailed that it soon intends to launch the request for proposal (RFP) stage of its effort to secure one of the nation’s coming trio of integra...

Yokohama integrated casino resort scheme may be in danger

Adam Morgan

November 24, 2020

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In Japan and the giant city of Yokohama could reportedly soon encounter a dearth of prospective foreign operators wanting to participate in the request for proposal (RFP) stage of its effort to secure one of th...

Pixel Companyz Incorporated casino consortium eyeing Nagasaki Prefecture

Adam Morgan

November 16, 2020

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Japanese conglomerate Pixel Companyz Incorporated has reportedly announced that it will be joining the race to bring an integrated casino resort to a site adjacent to the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki P...

Wakayama Prefecture postpones opening date for planned casino

Adam Morgan

November 9, 2020

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In Japan and Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly announced that that its planned integrated casino resort is now not expected to begin welcoming guests before the spring of 2026. According to a report from In...

Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated selling arcades business

Adam Morgan

November 5, 2020

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Japanese gaming conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated has reportedly announced the signing of an agreement that will see it offload an 85.1% stake in its land-based arcades operating arm to local entity...

Japanese Prime Minister remaining bullish on integrated casino resort plan

Adam Morgan

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

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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...

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Nagasaki Prefecture to launch the RFP stage of its casino endeavor in January

Yokohama integrated casino resort scheme may be in danger

Pixel Companyz Incorporated casino consortium eyeing Nagasaki Prefecture

Wakayama Prefecture postpones opening date for planned casino

Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated selling arcades business

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

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