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Governance Overhaul at Universal Entertainment: Leadership Changes, Compliance Measures, and Future Outlook
Universal Entertainment, a prominent player in the Japanese gaming and entertainment industry, has recently announced the formation of a Governance Committee, a move aimed...
¥4.9 Billion Laundering Case: Three Executives Arrested by Osaka Police for Online Casino Gambling Scandal
In a shocking case that sheds light on the underground world of online gambling in Japan, three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of...
WoTA’s New Leadership and Membership Expansion for 2025-26: Key Developments and Future Directions
The World Tote Association (WoTA) has recently announced its new 12-member board for the 2025-26 term, signaling a significant shift in its leadership and...
MGM Resorts Japan’s $10 Billion Osaka IR Project: Upcoming Milestones
MGM Resorts Japan is gearing up for a major development in Osaka with its Integrated Resort (IR) project.
Project Overview
The Osaka IR project, spearheaded by...
Universal Entertainment Shake-Up: Leadership Changes, Legal Battles, and a $43.5 Million Breach
Universal Entertainment Corp, a prominent developer of pachinko and pachislot machines, is undergoing significant leadership changes amidst legal turmoil. The recent resignation of Jun...
Osaka’s Integrated Resort Development on Yumeshima Island Faces Scrutiny: ¥25.5 Billion Liquefaction Measures and Legal Controversies
Osaka's ambitious project to develop an integrated resort (IR) on Yumeshima Island has encountered a wave of scrutiny following a recent audit committee report....
Sega Sammy Holdings Reports Mixed Q2 2024 Results Amid Strategic Shifts: Gaming Business Sees Robust Growth While Group Sales Dip
Japan's Sega Sammy Holdings has reported a nuanced financial performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. While the company witnessed a slight decline...
MGM Resorts’ Integrated Resort in Osaka: The Debate Over a Potential Construction Pause
The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has recently requested that the Osaka government halt the construction of MGM Resorts’ integrated resort project on Yumeshima...
Konami Reports 3.0% Revenue Decline in Gaming & Systems Segment for Q1 2024 Amidst Post-COVID Normalization
Konami, the renowned Japanese conglomerate, recently disclosed its financial performance for the three-month period ending on June 30, 2024. The report highlights a notable...
Sega Sammy to Acquire iGaming Content Creator Stakelogic for Enhanced U.S. Market Penetration
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence in the burgeoning U.S. online gaming market, Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings has announced its decision...