Japanese Casinos and Gambling in Japan

Boyd Gaming displays interest in Japan casino

CEO Keith Smith used a fourth-quarter conference call Wednesday to express Boyd Gaming’s interest in the potential Japanese casino market. read more

Las Vegas Sands ready to move on Japan casino plan

Adelson says Las Vegas Sands are ready to invest in casino in Japan. read more

Singapore casinos produce $6 billion in gaming revenue in 2013; market still trails Las Vegas Strip

Both markets were far behind Macau, the world’s largest gaming destination, which produced a record $45.2 billion in gaming revenues last year. read more

Casinos in Japan? Bet your last yen on it

Analysts and gaming leaders consider it a foregone conclusion that Japan, after years of toying with legalizing casinos, will finally approve a gaming bill this spring. read more

Japan: Gambing bill filed in Japanese parliament

A bill to legalize casino gambling in Japan has been submitted by two parties to parliament. read more

Galaxy would consider Japan, Taiwan investment if markets open up

Galaxy Entertainment is eyeing both Japan and Taiwan as potential investment markets should gaming markets open up. read more

Japan outlines proposed regulator plan for casinos

The Japanese government has outlined a policy for legalizing, regulating and licensing gambling that includes an Independent regulator. read more

Companies hunt Japan-based casino sites

Some casino companies reportedly looking for sites in Tokyo, as anticipation builds gaming law could change with 2020 Olympics acquisition. read more

Gaming sees opportunity in Japan Olympics

Last week’s award of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games to Tokyo ignited more than the Olympic torch in the Japanese capital. read more

Union Gaming Group, successful at home, looks to Japan as global gambling's possible next frontier

Later this month, Union Gaming Group will host a three-day conference at the Conrad Hotel in Tokyo that focuses on Japan’s potential expansion into legalized casino gaming. read more