TOKYO -- Japan's legalization of casinos two years ago was supposed Las Vegas Sands ended its plans to open an integrated resort (IR) casino in Japan. (Source photos ERI SUGIURA, Nikkei staff writer May 14, JST | Japan.
Yokohama is one of the potential bidders to host a casino resort in Japan. | BLOOMBERG. Reuters, JIJI, Kyodo. Jan 21, Article history. Online: Jan 21.
Events Magazines Videos Photos. The email is already registered. Enter a valid email. If the Malaysians play their cards right in Japan, they might hit the jackpot in multiple ways. Leave your comment. Japan could apply withholding taxes to casino winnings of non-resident foreigners. Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates. Thank you for registering to our newsletter. That makes the underdog a more palatable winner too. Related news. Officials in Tokyo have expressed admiration for the robust rule book in the city-state where locals must pay to merely enter the gaming floor. Newsletter Subscription. Find us on social networks.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} June 06, Japan - Genting. The group has experience in smaller markets, including its native Malaysia and the Philippines, and a new project under development in Las Vegas lends some street cred. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}The biggest names in the business are readying their bids. Advanced Search. The Malaysian group will also wow wary rookie regulators with the success of its resort in Singapore. International edition. Japan: Wynn Resorts withdraws from competition for Osaka resort license. Genting shortlisted for Osaka integrated resort bidding. That's because ordinary folk are fretting over unsavoury side-effects on society: two-thirds of respondents in an October poll said they oppose gambling resorts, according to the Japan Times. Hokkaido withdraws from Japan IR bidding, leaves door open. With three spots up for grabs, an Asian operator could get lucky too.