National Feb 11, 2021
Osaka drops plan to open casino resort by March 2027 due to pandemic
The target for the plan, set in 2019, will not be mentioned in a soon-to-be adopted policy as a number of companies have fallen behind in their preparations.
National | FYI Jan 25, 2021
With bid policy set, localities in Japan roll dice on casinos
by Eric Johnston
Areas interested in submitting proposals now have a clear schedule of when they can do so, and a better understanding of what they can and can’t do during the selection process.
Business Dec 4, 2020
LDP panel plans tax-free casino winnings for nonresident gamblers in Japan
It is hoped the envisaged tax exemption will provide impetus for operators to plan resort projects that incorporate casinos, which the government is keen to promote.
Commentary / World Oct 25, 2020
Australia's money laundering detectives have been out at the pub
by David Fickling
Unlike cash laundering, which involves a relatively small number of casinos and businesses, invoice-based laundering can take place between almost any two companies.
National / Crime & Legal Oct 12, 2020
Ex-advisers to China firm convicted of bribing lawmaker over casino
The two men were associated with 500.com Ltd., a Chinese firm that was lobbying for a casino license under the liberalized gambling laws in Japan.
National Oct 9, 2020
Hold your bets: Japan to delay taking bids to host casino resorts
The decision will also affect the opening of such facilities, originally scheduled for the mid-2020s.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 25, 2020
Travel agency ex-chief guilty in Hokkaido casino bribery trial
The 77-year-old former company chairman was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years, for bribing lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 10, 2020
Japan lawmaker implicated in casino graft case faces fresh charge
In the latest arrest, Tsukasa Akimoto is suspected of asking acquaintances to offer money to a former advisor to Chinese gambling operator 500.com Ltd.
Business Aug 30, 2020
In June, the prime minister expressed an eagerness to push ahead with casino development even amid the coronavirus pandemic.
National / Crime & Legal Aug 26, 2020
Ex-advisers to Chinese firm admit bribing lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto
Masahiko Konno and Katsunori Nakazato admitted to charges of bribing the 48-year-old Lower House member to help their company's bid to run an integrated resort in Japan.
National / Crime & Legal Aug 26, 2020
Ex-travel agency chief pleads guilty to bribing Tsukasa Akimoto in casino scandal
A former Japanese travel agency chief pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of bribing House of Representatives lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto over a casino resort project. In the first hearing of his trial at the Tokyo District Court, Kimihito Kamori, 77, former chairman of Kamori Kanko Co., ...
National / Crime & Legal Aug 24, 2020
Japan lawmaker denies hand in witness bribery in casino graft scandal
A lawmaker charged with bribery has denied allegations that he offered witnesses money to falsely testify in court in connection with a casino graft scandal, his lawyer said Monday. "I did not ask (anyone to falsely testify), nor am I involved in anything," Tsukasa Akimoto, ...