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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 […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
New Osaka Committee Seeks Support to Stop IR Project
Some Osaka residents really do not want to see an integrated resort built anywhere near the prefecture or capital city. A new group established by members of Osaka city council, calling itself “No! Osaka IR/Casino,” seems determined to do its utmost and oppose the prefecture’s bid for the multi-billion project that promises to transform the […]
Sports
June 8, 2022
Japanese Government Denies Any Plans for Gambling Reforms
Hagiuda Koichi, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry held a press conference over rumors of a draft proposal to ease restrictions on sports wagering in the country. He was adamant that there were no planned legislative changes relating to sports betting. This stance was also confirmed by several other government officials and follows the […]
Legal
June 7, 2022
Groups Challenge Nagasaki and Osaka’s IR Plans
Civil groups in Japan have challenged their local casino resort policies. However, their concerns might go unheard if their local governments refuse to cooperate. A Group in Osaka Demands a Referendum As reported by GGRAsia, two separate groups in Osaka and Nagasaki have challenged their local integrated resort (IR) proposals. This comes in the wake […]
Casino
June 3, 2022
Japan Online Casinos to Remain Illegal, Prime Minister Says
Fumio Kishida has doubled down on his stance on online casinos in Japan. The country’s prime minister has stated that these platforms will remain illegal and insisted that all online casino organizations will not be tolerated. Prime minister Kishida’s comments come as a response to Issei Yamagishi’s questions. Yamagishi Claimed That the Number of Online […]
Casino
May 30, 2022
Osaka Citizens Want Referendum on Integrated Resort Project
A group of citizens in Osaka wants their voices heard as the prefecture is applying to the central government to host the country’s first Integrated Resort project. Not everyone agrees, though, with a proactive group of citizens stating loud and clear that they would not back the measure and seeking to initiate a referendum on […]
Casino
May 23, 2022
Japan’s Authority to Hear Feedback on Screening Criteria
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission plans to soon reevaluate its screening standards. The authority has opted to listen to public comments ahead of introducing changes to its criteria. Japan’s Regulator Will Listen to the Public’s Feedback The regulator said that it will listen to what the public has to say when it comes to screening […]
Casino
May 18, 2022
Japanese Man Gambles $358K in COVID Relief Funds, Escapes Police
COVID hit every nation in a different way and every nation in combating the consequences and helping its citizen differently. No matter what mechanism is implemented, mistakes are bound to happen. Just like what happened to a man in Japan who erroneously received a big care package meant for an entire town, spent it all […]
Casino
May 3, 2022
MGM Aims to Commence Work on the Osaka IR in 2023 If Given the Green Light
MGM Resorts International has set a planned date for the foundation work of its casino resort in Osaka, Japan. According to the chief executive and president of the company, Bill Hornbuckle, if Japanese authorities give MGM the green light, work is set to commence at the end of 2023. The Resort Will Likely Open at […]