GGRAsia – Japan

Japan IR timeline review possible amid Covid-19: minister

Aug 10, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

The Japanese government is reviewing the possibility of introducing changes to its timetable for licensing casino resorts in the country, because of Covid-19, said the nation’s Minister of...

Basic policy key issue for Japan IR suitors says go-between

Aug 07, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

The timing of Japan’s national so-called basic policy on integrated resorts (IRs), as casino complexes are known in that country, is one of the main “uncertainties” to be addressed in...

Universal Ent 1H revenue up despite Okada Manila suspension

Aug 07, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Philippines, Top of the deck

Japanese gaming conglomerate Universal Entertainment Corp says its group net sales in the first six months of 2020 actually rose by 24.9 percent, to nearly JPY65.65 billion...

Yokohama mulls if IR estimates valid in Covid-19 world

Aug 06, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

A senior official in Yokohama (pictured), a Japanese city that has been courting private-sector investors in an effort to get a casino resort, says it plans to go back to those expressing interest in...

Wynn confirms end to Japan efforts, upbeat on Macau

Aug 05, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd is “pretty much ceasing” its efforts in Japan regarding pursuit of a casino project there, at least until there are meaningful developments regarding that...

Partouche exit no impact on IR plan for Nagasaki: Oshidori

Aug 04, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

Japan casino suitor Oshidori International Holdings Ltd has told GGRAsia that the withdrawal of French casino operator Groupe Partouche SA from a collaboration in relation to Japan would have no...

Partouche ends tie with Oshidori for Nagasaki casino effort

Aug 04, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

French casino operator Groupe Partouche SA has terminated a partnership with Hong Kong-listed Oshidori International Holdings Ltd concerning the latter’s effort for involvement in a possible casino...

Japan IR suitor Wynn closes Yokohama office: report

Aug 03, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd has closed its office in Yokohama, Japan, as the group considers how to “evolve” its operations “to align with a post-pandemic market”, business news outlet...

MGM Resorts to have minority role in Japan scheme: CEO

Jul 31, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

U.S.-based casino operator MGM Resorts International is to have a minority stake – of up to 45 percent – in a mooted resort scheme in Japan, said on Thursday the firm’s new chief...

National IR policy delay hinders Yokohama process: mayor

Jul 30, 2020 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

The mayor in the city of Yokohama (pictured), Japan’s second-largest metropolis by population, says it might be “difficult” for the local authorities to announce during August their...