Osaka Prefecture officials said they plan to allocate about ¥1.4 billion a year to gambling addiction measures, using part of entrance-fee and table revenue from the planned MGM Osaka resort. The project is due to open in 2030, and officials said its operators would not attend future public briefing sessions.
The planned allocation and revenue sources affect the resort’s public-health obligations and operating framework.
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Osaka Prefecture and the MGM Osaka development team warned that websites are falsely claiming links to the planned resort. They said MGM Osaka has no connection to online casinos and does not promote or operate internet gambling; Osaka police warned that accessing or betting through the platforms in Japan may breach gambling laws.
Nevada casinos recorded $1,282,542,554 in gaming win in September 2026, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The total was down 0.05% year on year, while Las Vegas Strip revenue rose 0.82% to $693.5m.
Ōtō Mayor Joji Nagahara asked Fukuoka prefecture to prepare an integrated resort application ahead of Japan’s 6 May to 5 November 2027 window. He urged the prefectural assembly to decide during its December session, while Governor Seitaro Hattori cited the time needed for planning, developer selection and public consultation.
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said the MGM Osaka casino resort remains compliant with its approved development plan. As the project moves towards its planned 2030 opening, the ministry called for consumer-demand estimates and plans for reinvestment.
A press headline reports opposition to a historical horse racing proposal in Massachusetts. It names PENN, Wynn and MGM, but provides no details of their positions.