Location: Japan
MGM Resorts enters voting agreement with Barry Diller’s IAC, guarantees board seats
Global casino giant MGM Resorts International has entered into a voting agreement with its largest shareholder – Barry Diller and his... more
Paradise Co’s casino revenues plummet almost 40% year-on-year to US$33 million in March
South Korea’s Paradise Co saw its casino revenue sales plummet in March, down 39.6% year-on-year and 44.0% month-on-month to KRW49.5... more
Japan IR bids face cost and site hurdles in 2027, analyst says
Japan’s exceedingly high development and operational costs, ongoing concerns over the feasibility of potential IR sites in Hokkaido and... more
Tokyo spot-checks uncover illegal activities at dozens of Japanese ‘amusement casinos’
Scores of Japanese “amusement casinos” are flaunting the nation’s anti-gambling laws, a police audit in Tokyo has found. The Japanese... more
IHG plans huge new Osaka hotel close to Universal Studios Japan
U.K.-based hospitality group IHG Hotels and Resorts plans to open a hotel complex in Osaka in 2029, aiming to draw in wealthy travelers and... more
Japan to launch second round of integrated resort applications in May 2027
The Japan Tourism Agency has announced its intention to accept applications from local governments for a six-month period, starting from 6... more
Sega Sammy striving to become a “comprehensive casino solutions provider” via ongoing expansion of gaming arm
Japanese gaming conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings says it wants to become a “comprehensive casino solutions provider” in order to build a... more
MGM CEO tells Nevada regulators negativity about Las Vegas is “silly”
A day after addressing the crowd at G2E in Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle told Nevada regulators negative... more
MGM touting diversification opportunities beyond Las Vegas Strip
MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle addressed the company’s international opportunities in Japan, Dubai, and Brazil, in addition... more
Sega Sammy, GAN merger finalized
GAN on Tuesday announced that it has completed its merger with Sega Sammy Creation, an affiliate of Sega Sammy Holdings. The merger was... more
