Galaxy has responded to eight Japan requests for concept or information: Francis Lui
Galaxy Entertainment Group Vice Chairman Francis Lui says the company has already responded to the Requests for Concept or Requests for Information of eight Japanese prefectures and cities, and is currently preparing a ninth, following this week’s announcement by the...
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Hokkaido IR survey produces mixed results
The conclusions from a survey conducted by Hokkaido regarding an integrated resort with a casino have been made available, producing mixed results. As reported by The Nikkei, the survey was held between September and November this year and included a...
Constitutional Democratic Party of Kanagawa establishes office to oppose Yokohama IR
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Kanagawa has announced the establishment of a Casino Problems Countermeasures HQ in Yokohama City, aimed at opposing an integrated resort. The HQ will participate in activities such as a people's vote on whether they agree...
Dynam cites streamlined operations for 4.2% profit growth in 1H20
Japanese pachinko hall operator Dynam Japan recorded a 4.2% increase in profit attributable to owners of the company for the six months to 30 September 2019, with the company pointing to a focus on low-cost operations and “multi-hall development” for...
Kitakyushu emerges as Japan IR contender
An IR for Kitakyushu appears to be on the table. The Asahi Shimbun reports that Mayor Kenji Kitahashi, who has received a proposal from a Hong Kong operator, said at a regular meeting last week, “I will properly consider and study...
Tokyo IR bid looking more likely as Japanese government points to 2021 for IR application period
The Japanese government has announced that the period for accepting IR certification applications will run from 4 January 2021 to 30 July 2021. The schedule takes into consideration the time it will take for prefectures and cities to apply as...
Yokohama says seven operators expected to submit IR proposals following recent RFC process
Yokohama city has revealed that it expects seven companies to submit proposals to develop an integrated resort at Yamashita Wharf, having received seven registrations during the city’s recent Request for Concept process. Proposals are open until 23 December, after which...
Hokkaido IR bid consultancy fees expected to be JPY450 million
Realizing an IR bid for Hokkaido will bring about an estimated consultancy fee of JPY450 million for items such as an implementation policy, the Hokkaido Shimbun reports. If Governor Naomichi Suzuki makes a positive decision relating to an IR bid,...
