Location: Japan
Pachinko-style gambling is helping seniors’ brains in Japan
Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease on life thanks to a surprising... more
Japan’s first casino resort likely to open in late 2030, media report says
Japan’s first casino resort is likely to open in the western city of Osaka in late 2030 as a main operator is planning to waive its... more
Japan’s Sega Sammy hails strength of newly formed Gaming business segment as 2Q24 profit soars
Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings pointed to strong sales growth and a move into profit from its recently formed gaming business, despite... more
Okada Manila operator terminates deal to acquire Cebu’s Emerald Bay
Okada Manila operator Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI) said Monday it had terminated an agreement to acquire a... more
Focus on Aruze: New leadership emphasizes the ‘global’ in Aruze operations
With production centers in the Far East and a growing presence on casino floors in America and beyond, Aruze Gaming Global aims to live up... more
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
