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Legal
October 26, 2022
Japan to Penalize Players at Offshore Gambling Websites
Many countries around the world are trying to protect their citizens from illegal offshore gambling websites. In China, authorities are targeting overseas destinations such as Cambodia and the Philippines and exerting soft power to shutter the offshore gambling sectors. In Australia, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is targeting bad actor websites one by one. […]
Legal
October 19, 2022
Nagasaki Begins Hearing Case on Public Funds for IR Plan
In April, the Japanese prefectures of Nagasaki and Osaka expressed their wish to build two integrated resorts (IR) by officially submitting their IR development proposals to the national government. Some representatives of the local communities were not very pleased when hearing about the proposals. In June, a series of anti-gambling civil groups started to challenge […]
Industry
September 27, 2022
Swintt to Help Samurai Studio Produce Quality Games
iGaming expert Swintt has officially welcomed its second studio partner. The company has inked a deal with the famous Japanese provider Samurai Studio that will allow the latter two release games through Swintt’s product solution. SwinttStudios Will Back Samurai Studio The new agreement is a part of the partnership program of the fresh SwinttStudios initiatives. […]
Casino
September 6, 2022
Japan Casino Commission Seeks More Cash from Government
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission may be running short of cash, so much, that it seems that the regulator needs the central government to pitch in so the watchdog may carry on. The Commission was established back in 2018 under the late then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was an outspoken proponent of the integrated resort […]
Industry
August 29, 2022
Japan Casino Academy Shutters Amid Lack of Demand from Students
The flicking of cards and learning the basics of live casino etiquette will no longer be an option at the Japan Casino Academy, a professional school for croupiers which opened its doors in Japan in 2018 in anticipation of the arrival of Las Vegas-style casino resorts in the country. Student Enthusiasm Dries up Resulting in […]
Casino
August 24, 2022
MGM Expects Osaka IR to Contribute $775M to Taxes
MGM Resorts expects its Japanese integrated resort to contribute a stellar $775 million to local taxes. Ed Bowers, president of global development at MGM Resorts International, revealed more on the matter. MGM Plans to Build a Huge Integrated Resort in Osaka During the opening day of G2E Asia 2022, Bowers spoke about the company’s business […]
Casino
August 16, 2022
AS Monaco to Grow Japanese Presence With Casino Secret Partnership
AS Monaco, one of the leading soccer clubs in the French Ligue 1, has announced its partnership with Casino Secret. The operator is set to become the club’s official online gaming partner in Japan and will help Monaco’s goal of getting closer to its soccer fans in the region. A Digital Campaign Will Be Launched […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Sunday Elections in Japan Consolidate Pro-Casino Presence in Government
Support in Japan for integrated resorts is unlikely to wane in the wake of the tragic assignation of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. If there is one tell-tale sign of why this is indeed the case, that is Sunday’s election results for Japan’s House of Councilors? Lawmakers Win More Seats to Back IR The Japan […]
Casino
July 1, 2022
S. Korea Travel Policies to Not Immediately Benefit GKL
GKL, an operator running three foreigner-exclusive casinos in South Korea, spoke with GGRAsia about how travel laws will affect its business. According to the casino company, the recently-eased restrictions will not immediately help its business pick up. Visa Issuing Still Takes a Long Time Two days ago, the Ministry of Justice of South Korea announced […]
Casino
June 28, 2022
Report: Osaka Anti-IR Group to Push for Referendum
An integrated resort (IR) would bring many benefits to Osaka. The development itself would create new temporary workplaces and once completed, the IR would create permanent jobs as well. In turn, such a resort would undoubtedly boost tourism in the area as well. Despite the benefits, not everyone agrees with the idea of having an […]
