MGM Resorts to commit $450M to Osaka project
MGM Resorts has positioned MGM Osaka as the biggest integrated resort in the world after Marina Bay Sands, as the group plans to invest $450 million in equity to show its...
Japan
Japan to accept IR applications starting in May 2027
On March 10, 2026, Japan’s legislators confirmed that the second round of the application process for integrated casino resorts will begin in May 2027.The bidding period...
Japan to remove tax on casino winnings for foreigners
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) published a policy statement that the country aims to introduce a new tax measure, which would exempt non-resident players from paying...
Hard Rock plans to apply for 2027 IR license in Japan
On December 17, 2025, the Japan Tourism Agency announced that bidding for integrated resorts will be open between May and November 2027, as Hard Rock International plans to...
MGM Resorts to hire 12,000 people for Osaka project
MGM Resorts is expected to hire 12,000 employees for the construction of the new MGM Osaka integrated resort, showcasing the scale of one of the largest casino developments...
Japan shifts focus from illegal operators to gamblers
Japan is taking serious action against illegal iGaming, and unlike many countries, it’s not going after the operators but after individuals who place bets.While most...
Japan updates laws against online casinos
Japan’s government has approved a legislative amendment, targeting the crackdown on online gambling.
Japan’s House of Councillors has passed a revision to the Basic Act on...
Japan Urges Foreign Regulators to Block Access to Online Gambling
Japan intensifies efforts to ban illegal online gambling, urging 8 foreign regulators to block access to licensed casino websites targeting Japanese residents.The...
Japan to Ban Online Gambling and Advertising with a New Bill
Japan aims to tighten regulations around online gambling and casino promotions with a new bill passed by the House of Representatives with support from the ruling Liberal...
