Osaka, the future home of Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) with a casino, is set to host a pivotal forum this Wednesday (August 27). The event, titled the “South Korea Casino Industry Forum in Osaka,” will bring together leaders from South Korea’s casino sector to assess the potential impact of the upcoming MGM Osaka, slated to open in 2030. Organized by the Korea Casino Association (KCA) and the Tourism Sciences Society of Korea, the forum aims to facilitate dialogue on how South Korea’s casino and tourism businesses can respond to Japan’s landmark IR development.
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Galaxy Arena has officially renewed its strategic partnership with live events producer TMElive for an additional three years. Originally launched in 2023, this extension ensures that the momentum behind Galaxy Arena’s impressive event programming will continue well into the future.
In July 2025, the Macau government collected approximately MOP 8.11 billion, which translates to around US$1.01 billion in gaming tax revenue. This amount closely mirrors June's intake of MOP 8.16 billion, underscoring a relatively steady performance month-over-month.
Hann Holdings Inc., the parent company of Clark’s Hann Casino Resort in the Philippines, has decided to postpone its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), originally scheduled for September. Citing “poor market conditions” and global volatility that have dampened investor sentiment, Chairman and CEO Dae Sik Han confirmed the deferral, signalling the decision came after consultations with financial advisers and regulators.
On August 25, 2025, GGRAsia reported that Hokkaido Prefecture has launched a comprehensive survey of all 179 of its municipalities regarding the possibility of hosting an integrated resort (IR)—a casino‑resort complex. This marks the first survey of its kind since 2019, when Hokkaido had opted not to participate in Japan’s first wave of IR licensing.
Author: Janice Chew • Tuesday, 26/08/2025
