Sports
July 15, 2021
The Summer Olympics Are a Go and So Are the Wagers
After being delayed a year because of COVID-19, and amid calls that they be canceled completely, the Summer Olympics are about to begin. Friday, July 23, marks the official start date of the 2020 Summer Olympics, with over 306 events in the lineup. Those events are expected to result in something never before seen, as […]
Industry
July 15, 2021
Japan’s New Integrated Resort Framework Set to Take Effect on July 19
Japan has been able to make huge strides in getting its new integrated resort (IR) industry into shape. After dealing with a couple of setbacks, substantial progress is now being seen. According to GGRAsia, based on the latest updates, the country’s IR Implementation Act (IRIA) and regulatory guidelines for IRs have been given the go-ahead […]
Casino
July 7, 2021
Nagasaki Approaches the Finish Line with Its Integrated Resort Plans
Japan’s Nagasaki prefecture is confident that it has all of the components necessary to offer an integrated resort (IR) in Japan. It is one of only a small handful of locations remaining in the hunt for the selection of the first three locations that will host a casino resort in the country. It is also […]
Industry
July 5, 2021
Tokyo Could Be on the Verge of Exiting the Japan IR Race
When Japan first started talking about integrated resorts (IR) a couple of years ago, there was a lot of initial support across the country. The idea of attracting more tourism and jobs through a guaranteed money-maker seemed to be like a good idea. However, the positive sentiment has waned somewhat over the past three years, […]
Casino
June 24, 2021
The Race to Control Nagasaki’s Casino Resort Heats Up
Substantial progress is being made in Nagasaki as the prefecture looks to win the rights to host one of the first three integrated resorts (IR) expected to be built in Japan. Three candidates were ultimately shortlisted as potential operators of the city’s casino resort and they all have now submitted their formal written proposals for […]
Industry
June 22, 2021
Yokohama’s Plans for an Integrated Resort Hit a Potential Speedbump
Japan has been diligently chipping away at the large block that it hopes will ultimately become its casino industry. It has been a slow process and several cities across the country have been anxious to become involved. Among these, Osaka, Nagasaki and Yokohama have been at the forefront the most, all overcoming challenges to be […]
Casino
June 2, 2021
Japan Makes Progress with IR activity as Yokohama and Wakayama Make Updates
Japan’s efforts to introduce integrated resorts (IR) and casino gambling to the country are making progress, even if they had to put things on hold for a while because of COVID-19. The country will initially allow three IRs to be built and, although there was a great deal of enthusiasm initially, the race to be […]
Casino
May 25, 2021
Nagasaki Leaders Actively Developing a Robust Integrated Resort Plan for the Prefecture
Nagasaki, Japan is confident that it has the talent and qualities to be one of the first three integrated resort (IR) hosts when the country issues its initial licenses next year. Despite its overwhelming optimism, the prefecture isn’t satisfied with idly waiting for a decision to be made and is demonstrating why it would be […]
Casino
May 18, 2021
Galaxy Entertainment Bows out of IR Race in Yokohama
When Japanese lawmakers first approved an initiative to bring casinos to the country by way of integrated resorts (IR), there was no shortage of interest on the part of gaming operators around the world. However, as time has progressed and COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the gaming industry, that interest has waned somewhat. Several big names […]
Sports
April 29, 2021
Japan May Be Ready to Add Sports Gambling to Its Growing Gaming Industry
Japan is already working non-stop to bring integrated resorts (IR) and casinos to life, but the country might be considering other forms of gambling, as well. As the popularity of pachinko, virtually the only type of gaming activity allowed, continues to wane in the country, there are plenty of alternatives to create new enterprises and […]