Location: Japan
MGM’s Osaka IR secures $3.4 billion in funding via loan agreement with banks
The joint venture entity developing Japan’s first integrated resort in Osaka has secured a loan agreement with a group of banks reported to... more
Thai casino legislation could cast shadow on Japan’s long-awaited IR dream
The anticipated approval by the Thai cabinet of a study recommending the legalization of casino gaming poses a serious threat to the future... more
After rejection, Nagasaki folds its hand in casino resort project bid
The prefectural government’s dreams of a financial jackpot have ended, deciding to withdraw a plan to construct an integrated resort... more
International visitation to Las Vegas jumps 39% in 2023
International visitation to Las Vegas jumped by 39% last year, led by a boost from Canadians and travel from the UK, Germany, and... more
The end of gambling addiction? Scientists develop brain chip that lowers risk-taking in monkeys
Monkeys are natural risk-takers, but when scientists implanted chips into their brains, they became much more careful, according to a new... more
What room for new IRs on Japan’s path to a casino market?
With the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission already in place, the authorities in that nation “will for sure look to open up to applications... more
Japan’s central government officially rejects Nagasaki IR
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on Wednesday that it will not approve the development plan for an... more
Osaka Expo woes weigh on city’s casino resort project
Land preparatory work has now begun for a planned casino resort in Osaka that will be located right next to the city’s expo site —... more
G2E: Lockdogs unveils new slot and table security products
North America’s fastest-growing provider of high-security key-changeable locks for the gaming industry has a presence at the Global Gaming... more
Certification process complete as MGM Resorts joint venture signs Implementation Agreement for Osaka IR
Osaka IR Corporation, the joint venture between MGM Resorts International and local partner ORIX Corporation, have officially signed with... more

