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  1. Konami gaming unit H1 revenue rises 41.3% to $158.8m

    The group lifted its full-year revenue forecast to JPY583bn, while its Gaming & Systems outlook stayed at JPY46bn.

    30 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan

  2. Japan: Ōtō mayor urges caution around casino application

    Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori says the casino resort proposal requires careful consideration.

    21 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma

  3. Japan urges clearer targets as Osaka IR construction advances

    Japan’s annual assessment finds the Osaka resort on track under its approved plan while seeking stronger performance measures and gambling safeguards. Separately, an online casino case involving a judge is moving to an impeachment hearing.

    9 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Jack Found

  4. Japan: Aichi confirms private-sector interest in IR proposal

    The Japanese prefecture has withheld bidder names and numbers as talks continue, with detailed proposals due in March 2027.

    8 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan

  5. Oito plans move forward for Japan's second potential integrated resort

    The town is seeking prefectural support for a privately funded casino resort.

    7 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma

  6. 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.

    14 Sep 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan

  7. 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.

    10 Sep 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found

  8. 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.

    9 Sep 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic

  9. 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.

    4 Sep 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan

  10. Osaka finalizes addiction center plan ahead of IR opening

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

    1 Sep 2026 · 2 min read · By Keih Ma