Mohegan Gaming partners up for Nagasaki IR bid
Mohegan Gaming partners up for Nagasaki IR bid
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The build up to a potential Nagasaki Integrated Resort (IR) bid is getting interesting. Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment have announced a partnership with Oshidori International Development, a local firm, to pursue a coveted casino bid. The casino operator announced the partnership in a January 27 press release.
The two companies emphasized their intention to create a “dynamic community for Nagasaki to become a premium travel destination and premier residential choice.”
Oshidori CEO and Chariman Alex Yemenidjian, formerly CEO of MGM Resorts, celebrated the partnership. “Through our joint bid, we aim to highlight the rich culture and diversity of the Nagasaki area, and look forward to the positive impact this project will have on the entire Kyushu region.”
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Neighbouring a theme park with hotels, Sasebo looks like it will be the site of Japan s first IR.
Headway is being made in attracting IR bids in Japan s key IR district.
Nagasaki s Bids
The Nagasaki Prefectural Government has reportedly attracting seven operator bids for the Integrated Resort site that has been made available at Sasebo city s Huis Ten Bosch theme park.
The Nagasaki Shinbun has confirmed four bidders with three more rumored to be joining the bidding.
The Candidates
The four confirmed bidders are Casinos Austria; Oshidori International; Pixel Companyz; and a consortium comprised of Current Corporation; Get Nice Holdings; and Sofitel Ponte 16.
Japanese jurisdiction has reportedly initiated the request for proposal stage of its plan to win one of the nation’s coming integrated casino resort licences.