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Tipped New Japanese Prime Minister to See IR Completed

Chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga is expected to continue outgoing Japanese prime minister’s policy towards boosting tourism and liberalizing the casino market. Shinzo Abe’s Legacy Lives on with Yoshihide Suga With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stepping down, there were fears, however briefly, that the Integrated Resort (IR) project due to arrive in 2025 would […]
Tipped New Japanese Prime Minister to See IR Completed
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Shinzo Abe’s Resignation Not to Affect IR Initiative in Japan

Despite Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s departure from politics, the integrated resort project should continue as planned, officials from the Osaka prefecture have said. Osaka Remains Predicts Integrated Resorts to Come despite Abe’s Absence The mayor of Osaka and the governor of Osaka have responded to the news that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is […]
Shinzo Abe’s Resignation Not to Affect IR Initiative in Japan
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COVID-19 May Delay the Opening of Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas

The owner of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, JC Hospitality revealed a statement that while the redesign is currently on track, the opening date may be delayed. The owner group said that by mid-September it will release a new opening date. The Opening of Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas May Be Delayed Friday, August 21, JC […]
COVID-19 May Delay the Opening of Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas
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Sega Sammy Cautions over Japan Casino Resort

One of Japan’s largest entertainment conglomerates and earliest bidders for an Integrated Resort, Sega Sammy, has cautioned that the realization of the project may now be more difficult due to potential shifts in commitments from overseas partners. Sega Sammy Gives Update on Feasibility of IR Japanese entertainment giant Sega Sammy Holdings Inc has said that […]
Sega Sammy Cautions over Japan Casino Resort
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Yokohoma Continues with IR Bid Despite Coronavirus Emergency

Japan’s Yokohoma prefecture will continue with its IR bidding process despite a state of emergency issued by the central government last week. According to Yokohoma mayor Fumiko Hayashi, the prefecture has all it needs to apply successfully for an IR license and host the first of three such projects in Japan. Yokohama Continues with IR […]
Yokohoma Continues with IR Bid Despite Coronavirus Emergency
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Yokohama Allocates $3.6 Million to IR Efforts

The coronavirus pandemic seems to have brought several parts of the world to a standstill. However, in countries like Japan, the authorities are still proceeding with their long-term plans for development. The country’s plans for its integrated resorts (IR) project is still on track as the country starts to recover from a brief slowdown brought […]
Yokohama Allocates $3.6 Million to IR Efforts
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Japan’s COVID-19 Outbreak Won’t Stop Integrated Resorts

Amid the spread of COVID-19 and fears that the first of the integrated resorts projects may be delayed, the government of Shinzo Abe has reassured all parties that things are moving on track. The First Integrated Resort in Japan Won’t Be Delayed, Consultants Say With the world bracing for the next recession and governments shutting […]
Japan’s COVID-19 Outbreak Won’t Stop Integrated Resorts
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Gambling Addiction in Japan to Be Covered by Public Health Insurance

Japan is still on track with its plans to launch a gambling industry despite a few setbacks that have gotten in the way of progress. The issue of gambling in the country has been very controversial with many people citing serious concerns regarding the establishment of integrated resorts in three Japanese prefectures. Recent bribery allegations […]
Gambling Addiction in Japan to Be Covered by Public Health Insurance
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MGM Remains Sole Bidder for Osaka Integrated Resort

Amid the scramble to secure a license to be the first casino operator to build an Integrated Resort (IR) in Japan, MGM Resorts International has finally pulled ahead of the race, with the government of Osaka confirming that the company has been the only one to bid for the project so far. MGM teamed up […]
MGM Remains Sole Bidder for Osaka Integrated Resort
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Approval for Integrated Resort Falls – Over 50% Ask for Freeze

In a phone study conducted by Asahi Shimbun, 41% of all respondents expressed disproval of integrated casino projects and 50% of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s supporters said they favored a freeze on the project. Japan’s Integrated Resorts Don’t Take Much of a Hit in Public Perception Japan has never been hot on the idea of […]
Approval for Integrated Resort Falls – Over 50% Ask for Freeze