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Universal Entertainment plans US gaming equipment return through Nevada-based UDN

The group will provide up to $25m in financing as UDN seeks US gaming licences, with a future transfer of the business already built into the structure.

2 min read • Sep 14 • By Shaan Khan

Japan: Sasebo weighs renewed IR bid ahead of 2027 window

Mayor Daisuke Miyajima says the city must decide whether to pursue another integrated resort proposal before Japan’s next national application window opens in May 2027.

2 min read • Sep 10 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Hokkaido business groups push for IR development

Eight business groups, including the Hokkaido Economic Federation, argue that an integrated resort could increase tax revenue and strengthen welfare services, among other benefits.

1 min read • Sep 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Hokkaido outlines casino revenue uses as Japan’s next IR round approaches

Tomakomai and Hakodate have expressed interest in hosting an integrated resort as Hokkaido prepares its policy framework ahead of Japan’s 2027 application window.

2 min read • Sep 4 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Osaka finalizes addiction center plan ahead of IR opening

New facility will provide one-stop support for addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.

2 min read • Sep 1 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

Laos steps up crackdown on cybercrime and online gambling

Authorities seize equipment and arrest two suspects during raids in Vientiane Capital.

1 min read • Aug 28 • By Keih Ma

Land Based Casino

Japan: Wakayama Governor open to casino resort development

Wakayama’s previous IR plan was rejected by the prefectural assembly in 2022.

1 min read • Aug 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

Systems & Software Online + 2 more

JBetConstruct AI Unveils Its New Commercial Offer: The Purest Sportsbook

BetConstruct AI has launched The Purest Sportsbook, offering discounts and fee waivers for operators.

1 min read • Aug 14 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Japan: Daikoku Denki Q1 sales fall 19.4% as Oizumi amusement profit reaches ¥464m

Smart gaming machines reached 45.0% of installed machines tracked by Daikoku Denki, while Oizumi's amusement revenue increased 61.5% during the quarter.

2 min read • Aug 10 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Universal Entertainment returns to profit as first-half revenue climbs 23.1%

Strong pachislot demand helped lift first-half earnings despite softer integrated resort performance in the Philippines.

2 min read • Aug 10 • By Keih Ma