By Fiona Simmons

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Nagasaki Says National Government to Delay IR Policy More

September 30, 2020

According to sources, the national government of Japan will delay its policy on integrated resorts by six to twelve months, Nagasaki authorities said on Monday. National Government Defers National Policy on IR, Sources Say Japan is determined to see the first of three integrated resorts arrive on time in 2025. However, a few hiccups have […]

By Mike Johnson

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Tipped New Japanese Prime Minister to See IR Completed

September 7, 2020

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 […]

By Jerome García

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Shinzo Abe’s Resignation Not to Affect IR Initiative in Japan

August 31, 2020

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Business

JIRA Says Interest in Japan Integrated Resort Remains Strong

August 5, 2020

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 […]

By Julie Moraine

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Japan Fundamental IR Policy Announcement May be Further Delayed

July 21, 2020

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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

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Betting Shops in Japan and Singapore Reopen after Relieving of COVID-19 Restrictions

July 21, 2020

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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

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Osaka IR Process Further Delayed Due to Travel Restrictions

June 6, 2020

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 […]

By Fiona Simmons

Business

Hard Rock Continues the Race for Integrated Resort in Japan, Says Hard Rock President

June 4, 2020

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

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Retention Specialist Enteractive Enters Japan iGaming

June 4, 2020

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

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Sega Sammy Cautions over Japan Casino Resort

June 2, 2020

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 […]