Support in Japan for integrated resorts is unlikely to wane in the wake of the tragic assignation of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. If there is one tell-tale sign of why this is indeed the case, that is Sunday’s election results for Japan’s House of Councilors? Lawmakers Win More Seats to Back IR The Japan […]
An integrated resort (IR) would bring many benefits to Osaka. The development itself would create new temporary workplaces and once completed, the IR would create permanent jobs as well. In turn, such a resort would undoubtedly boost tourism in the area as well. Despite the benefits, not everyone agrees with the idea of having an […]
Some Osaka residents really do not want to see an integrated resort built anywhere near the prefecture or capital city. A new group established by members of Osaka city council, calling itself “No! Osaka IR/Casino,” seems determined to do its utmost and oppose the prefecture’s bid for the multi-billion project that promises to transform the […]
The consortium of Wynn Resorts, RAK Hospitality and Marjan selected HKS Architects as its design consultant for the integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Opportunities Spanning Far Beyond Tourism The luxury resort and casino that will be constructed in Ras Al Khaimah on the manmade island Al Marjan will be Wynn Resorts’ first […]
Bally’s Corporation made a surprising announcement earlier this week, a new report reveals. During a press conference on Wednesday, the company revealed it is hoping that the government in Japan will consider its bid to build an integrated resort (IR) in Fukuoka. Bally’s Plans to Enter Japan’s IR Race The company revealed plans for a […]
MGM Resorts Japan’s plan for an integrated resort (IR) in Osaka gained traction after lawmakers in the prefecture approved a development plan. Osaka IR Project Takes a Step Forward On Thursday, lawmakers discussed the IR project in Osaka during a prefectural assembly. The project received broad support from members of the Liberal Democratic Party and […]
Nagasaki IR at Huis Ten Bosch is highly likely to become a reality according to a government representative who spoke to Inside Asian Gaming. Even though there have been concerns of whether Casinos Austria International Japan, the preferred partner of the prefecture will fund the project, the case is now looking strong. The Total Cost […]
Touted as the biggest and most lucrative investment in the gambling industry, Japan’s integrated resorts (IR) have been long in the making. A global pandemic and a spate of hesitant bids did not aid the country’s plans to create a trio of casino resorts and become a gambling hub in Asia, directly challenging the role […]
MGM Resorts Japan announced that it signed a conclusion of a basic agreement for area development of specified complex tourist facilities and preparation of area development plan for a planned integrated resort (IR) in Osaka, Yumeshima area. MGM Resorts Japan Reveals Update Regarding Osaka IR MGM Resorts Japan was established in September 2014 by MGM […]
A group of Osaka residents is going to collect signatures in order to call for a referendum regarding the planned integrated resort (IR) development of the prefecture and city. However, two elements are likely to cause it to fail to hit its mark. Wakayama already showed that calling for a referendum is futile. The residents […]
