A survey conducted in July by the Japan Integrated Resort Association (JIRA) outlined that 66.7% of the operators are still willing to invest in a Japan Integrated Resort (IR). Japan IR Keeps the Interest of Casino Operators Casino operators’ interest towards Japan integrated resort (IR) bid remains strong, says a recent survey by the Japan […]
Japanese government may postpone the release of the national basic policy on integrated resorts, a Monday report in the Sankei Shimbun newspaper claims. The media cites sources linked to the government that the policy will be not be released until August or even further delayed, due to the need to introduce infection-control protocols. Deadline Not […]
Operating in the post-COVID-19 environment, off-track betting and sports betting venues in Japan and Singapore have reopened their doors for visitors. More Off-Track Betting Shops Reopen in Japan Japan and Singapore’s off-track betting shops keep reopening as the two countries are on track with relieving the strict measures introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since […]
Osaka officials have decided to push back the deadline for the prefecture’s request-for-proposal (RFP) regarding the selection of a private sector partner, Mayor Ichiro Matsui announced Thursday, pointing out the restrictions for business travel imposed by the virus-containing measures as the reason for the delay. From 2025 to 2028 In March, Osaka prefecture changed its […]
In a recent interview, Hard Rock Japan President has shared an insight on the company’s plans for an integrated resort bid in Japan. HRI Still Considers Japan IR Bid The integrated resort bidding process in Japan has been a hot topic for quite some time now. Keeping in mind the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and […]
Enteractive takes a dive into the Japanese market, bringing personalized and tailored solutions for iGaming operators who want to drive better engagement in the region. Enteractive Arrives on the Japanese Market with Personalized Solutions A provider of player retention and reactivation services, Enteractive has entered into the Japanese iGaming market thanks to its (Re)Activation Cloud […]
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 […]
With the global coronavirus pandemic disrupting communications between overseas investors and local companies, the bidding for the Integrated Resorts project has become more difficult. Yet, Japan sees the successful completion of the first IR as a stepping-stone for the country’s economic recovery post COVID-19. Japan’s Recovery Depends on Integrated Resorts With the Summer Olympics postponed […]
One of Japan’s top prosecutors, Hiromu Kurokawa, is stepping down from his post following involvement in a mahjong game with money bets. Prosecutor Kurokawa Accused of Playing Mahjong for Money Hiromu Kurokawa, chief of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office, has stepped down after involvement in a gambling scandal. The weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun reported […]
Gaming and hospitality industry giant Las Vegas Sands is pulling out of Japan’s integrated resort bid. Japan IR Bid No Longer a Plan for Las Vegas Sands Las Vegas Sands has withdrawn its bid for a Yokohama prefecture Integrated Resort (IR) in Japan, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday, May 12. An […]
