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_2021-03-19
Japan’s IR process appears to move forward in fits and starts, but there were two noteworthy events to emerge at the end of the week that advance the slow process towards the country's first casinos.

_2020-10-07
Online lottery company 500.com said a special investigative committee (SIC) established to probe its role into an alleged bribery scandal in Japan found that there had been no violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. 

_2020-08-26
Two former advisors of China’s 500 .com had admitted to seeking to bribe a Japanese lawmaker in connection with its search for a casino license, according to local media reports.

_2020-08-04
Oshidori said its confident its bid for a license in Nagasaki will be far “more exciting” than any other project and the termination of an accord with France’s Groupe Partouche won’t affect its chances.

_2020-06-05
In recent weeks, Nagasaki may have gained a step on Wakayama, which is likely its main rival to secure an IR license.

_2020-05-22
The enduring unpopularity of IR developments among the Japanese public, as well as the much weaker position of the Shinzo Abe government in comparison to earlier phases, means that local elections may still prove decisive as to whether or not bids will...

_2020-05-14
Melco Resorts & Entertainment swung to a loss in Q1 due to the impact of the coronavirus, but said it remains committed to its development plans, including a bid for a license in Japan.

_2019-10-30
The Yokohama municipal government is establishing a new “IR Promotion Office” to guide its policies into the more active phase of IR development.

_2019-10-20
Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui is leaning toward a policy that would see the 49 hectares of land utilized for IR development at Yumeshima rented to the operator.

_2019-10-13
Political and business groups in favor of an IR in Tomakomai city are mobilizing to ensure Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki will move forward with an IR bid.

_2019-10-13
Wynn Resorts has confirmed to Asia Gaming Brief that it has withdrawn from the IR race in Osaka and will focus its efforts on gaining an IR license in the Kanto region.

_2019-09-18
Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it would focus its IR campaign on Yokohama and that it was suspending its participation in bidding for the Osaka Yumeshima location.