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Wakayama and Fukuoka officials seemingly rule out joining Japan’s next IR application round

The governor of Japan’s Wakayama prefecture says he expects it to sit out the next round of applications for the right to host an integrated resort (IR) with casino – likely to start in May 2027 and ...
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Japan’s ruling coalition reaffirms policy aim of avoiding casino-winnings tax for non-residents

Japan’s ruling coalition has reaffirmed a policy aim of not imposing tax on casino winnings for non-residents. The goal was ...
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Fitch affirms Genting Bhd at investment grade but outlook is ‘negative’ amid costs on Genting Malaysia, downstate NY licence

Fitch Ratings Inc has affirmed the long-term issuer default rating of Malaysian casinos and plantations conglomerate Genting ...
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Sun Group breaks ground on Vietnam’s Van Don casino resort

Vietnam’s Sun Group broke ground on December 19 on what it calls an “integrated casino tourism services complex”, located in ...
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Sands China units renew to end of 2028 trademark and marketing services deals with Las Vegas Sands parent

United States-based casino group Las Vegas Sands Corp has renewed for three years – until December 31, 2028 – a deal for use ...
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Branding deal for MGM China to double percentage of adjusted consolidated net monthly revenues payable for MGM brand use

United States-based casino group MGM Resorts International, majority owner of Macau gaming concessionaire MGM China Holdings ...
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Tourist arrivals to Macau reached 724,800 over Christmas period

Macau welcomed 724,800 visitors during a six-day period encompassing the Christmas season and other public holidays, from ...