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Junket investor Suncity eyes gaming opportunities in Japan

Junket investor Suncity eyes gaming opportunities in Japan

May 12, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

Casino junket backer Suncity Group – said by investment analysts to be one of largest organisers of VIP gambling in Macau – is exploring opportunities for investing in casino resort business in...
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Japanese city mulls foreigner-only casino on public fears

Japanese city mulls foreigner-only casino on public fears

May 12, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

At least one local government in Japan has proposed development of a foreigner-only casino as a way of allaying public concern on issues such as the risk of gambling addiction among locals. Masahiro...
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Sega Sammy, poss partners already in talks for Japan: COO

Sega Sammy, poss partners already in talks for Japan: COO

May 11, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

Japan-based conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings Inc is already in talks with potential international partners regarding forming a consortium to seek a licence for a so-called integrated resort in Japan....
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Strong framework bodes well for Japan casinos: Tanasijevich

Strong framework bodes well for Japan casinos: Tanasijevich

May 11, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

Decision makers in Japan could learn from the experiences in other gaming markets in order to come up with legislation that works effectively for the country, says George Tanasijevich (pictured),...
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Skill casino electronic games likely big in Japan: panel

Skill casino electronic games likely big in Japan: panel

May 11, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

Japan’s expected casino market could be a good environment for casino electronic gaming machines that reserve a percentage of the monies returned to players for skill-based elements. That is...
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Hard Rock not wed to 60-pct Japan stake: Tracy

Hard Rock not wed to 60-pct Japan stake: Tracy

May 11, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

It “doesn’t matter” to U.S.-based casino operator and hospitality business Hard Rock International Inc whether it can secure a 60 percent stake in a Japan casino venture. So said Edward Tracy...
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MICE, entertainment drive Wynn vision for Japan: Maddox

MICE, entertainment drive Wynn vision for Japan: Maddox

May 11, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

United States-based casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd will aim for innovative forms of business tourism and entertainment in its plans for a so-called integrated resort in Japan. That was the view...
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Japan lawmakers note nation’s anti-casino lobby

Japan lawmakers note nation’s anti-casino lobby

May 10, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

A conference panel of Japanese lawmakers has expressed concerns over the negative view that some sections of the Japanese public have regarding casino gaming. Several said it was an obstacle the...
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Nothing definitive on Japan project: Melco Resorts’ CFO

Nothing definitive on Japan project: Melco Resorts’ CFO

May 10, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

It would be “presumptuous at this point” for suitors to a Japanese casino licence “to have a definitive view of what is going to be built in Japan”. That was the view expressed by Geoffrey...
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Local partners to be at heart of Japanese resort: MGM exec

Local partners to be at heart of Japanese resort: MGM exec

May 10, 2017 Japan, Japan Gaming Congress, Latest News  

U.S.-based casino operator MGM Resorts International is “committed to working hard” with local partners to develop a casino resort with unique features in Japan, said on Wednesday the firm’s...
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