The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission may be running short of cash, so much, that it seems that the regulator needs the central government to pitch in so the watchdog may carry on. The Commission was established back in 2018 under the late then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was an outspoken proponent of the integrated resort […]
The flicking of cards and learning the basics of live casino etiquette will no longer be an option at the Japan Casino Academy, a professional school for croupiers which opened its doors in Japan in 2018 in anticipation of the arrival of Las Vegas-style casino resorts in the country. Student Enthusiasm Dries up Resulting in […]
MGM Resorts expects its Japanese integrated resort to contribute a stellar $775 million to local taxes. Ed Bowers, president of global development at MGM Resorts International, revealed more on the matter. MGM Plans to Build a Huge Integrated Resort in Osaka During the opening day of G2E Asia 2022, Bowers spoke about the company’s business […]
AS Monaco, one of the leading soccer clubs in the French Ligue 1, has announced its partnership with Casino Secret. The operator is set to become the club’s official online gaming partner in Japan and will help Monaco’s goal of getting closer to its soccer fans in the region. A Digital Campaign Will Be Launched […]
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 […]
GKL, an operator running three foreigner-exclusive casinos in South Korea, spoke with GGRAsia about how travel laws will affect its business. According to the casino company, the recently-eased restrictions will not immediately help its business pick up. Visa Issuing Still Takes a Long Time Two days ago, the Ministry of Justice of South Korea announced […]
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 […]
Hagiuda Koichi, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry held a press conference over rumors of a draft proposal to ease restrictions on sports wagering in the country. He was adamant that there were no planned legislative changes relating to sports betting. This stance was also confirmed by several other government officials and follows the […]
Civil groups in Japan have challenged their local casino resort policies. However, their concerns might go unheard if their local governments refuse to cooperate. A Group in Osaka Demands a Referendum As reported by GGRAsia, two separate groups in Osaka and Nagasaki have challenged their local integrated resort (IR) proposals. This comes in the wake […]
