Legal
June 7, 2022
Groups Challenge Nagasaki and Osaka’s IR Plans
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 […]
Casino
June 3, 2022
Japan Online Casinos to Remain Illegal, Prime Minister Says
Fumio Kishida has doubled down on his stance on online casinos in Japan. The country’s prime minister has stated that these platforms will remain illegal and insisted that all online casino organizations will not be tolerated. Prime minister Kishida’s comments come as a response to Issei Yamagishi’s questions. Yamagishi Claimed That the Number of Online […]
Casino
May 30, 2022
Osaka Citizens Want Referendum on Integrated Resort Project
A group of citizens in Osaka wants their voices heard as the prefecture is applying to the central government to host the country’s first Integrated Resort project. Not everyone agrees, though, with a proactive group of citizens stating loud and clear that they would not back the measure and seeking to initiate a referendum on […]
Casino
May 23, 2022
Japan’s Authority to Hear Feedback on Screening Criteria
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission plans to soon reevaluate its screening standards. The authority has opted to listen to public comments ahead of introducing changes to its criteria. Japan’s Regulator Will Listen to the Public’s Feedback The regulator said that it will listen to what the public has to say when it comes to screening […]
Casino
May 18, 2022
Japanese Man Gambles $358K in COVID Relief Funds, Escapes Police
COVID hit every nation in a different way and every nation in combating the consequences and helping its citizen differently. No matter what mechanism is implemented, mistakes are bound to happen. Just like what happened to a man in Japan who erroneously received a big care package meant for an entire town, spent it all […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
MGM Aims to Commence Work on the Osaka IR in 2023 If Given the Green Light
MGM Resorts International has set a planned date for the foundation work of its casino resort in Osaka, Japan. According to the chief executive and president of the company, Bill Hornbuckle, if Japanese authorities give MGM the green light, work is set to commence at the end of 2023. The Resort Will Likely Open at […]
Casino
April 29, 2022
Yakuza Members Arrested for Shaking Illegal Casino in Tokyo
The organized crime control division within the Metropolitan Police Department in the Japanese capital announced it had arrested four gang members for racketeering an illegal casino in Tokyo. Suspicion of Profiting from Illegal Gambling The four men among which a former YouTuber were arrested for collecting money for protection from an illegal gambling den which […]
Casino
April 28, 2022
Clairvest Confirms Official Withdraw from Wakayama IR Race
Clairvest Neem Ventures has not been able to clear the last-minute challenges that the investment company was presented with in delivering a convincing bid for its Wakayama Prefecture integrated resort project. As a result, the firm has officially withdrawn from the race. Clairvest, though, seems inclined to keep its cards on the table should another […]
Casino
April 27, 2022
Nagasaki and Osaka Submit Applications for Integrated Casino Resort
Japanese Prefectures of Osaka and Nagasaki have submitted their applications to the national government on Tuesday, two days before the deadline day for submissions, Inside Asia Gaming reported. Two Applicants As reported earlier, both Osaka and Nagasaki received final approvals from their respective assemblies, and the submission of their applications within the deadline date of […]
Casino
April 22, 2022
Nagasaki Prefecture to Proceed with IR National Application
Nagasaki became the second prefecture in Japan to approve submission of its application for an integrated casino resort following the approval of the plan during a meeting of the prefecture’s assembly on Wednesday. Nagasaki IR Bid to Move Forward The assembly of Nagasaki Prefecture approved a bill to seek authorization from the national government to […]
