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Japan to develop tech, tourism hub surrounding MGM Osaka, country’s first casino resort

Following the successful 2025 World Expo, Japan is looking to develop new tech and leisure facilities on Yumeshima Island, the future home of MGM Osaka.

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The construction of the integrated resort (IR) MGM Osaka kicked off on Thursday, April 24th, in Osaka, at a location adjacent to the 2025 World Expo venue.

“This would be Japan’s first IR. We’d like to bring economic growth to Osaka and Japan,” Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura stated during the groundbreaking ceremony hosted by the project’s operator, Osaka IR KK, according to Kyodo News.

The total investment is projected at up to JPY1.6 trillion ($10 billion), positioning it among the world’s most expensive integrated resorts. According to planning documents, the facility will feature 2,500 hotel rooms, a shopping mall, a 3,500-seat theater, spa and fitness center, convention facilities, and diverse dining and entertainment options. Japanese law limits the gaming floor to 3 percent of the total indoor space. The project has already secured a $3.4 billion loan as part of its financing.

Source: https://agbrief.com/news/japan/24/04/2025/construction-of-10b-mgm-osaka-begins/

In a new update, Orix Corporation, MGM Resorts's local partner in the construction of Japan's first integrated resort (IR), said the property will be able to take on "established IRs in Asia, particularly in Macau and Singapore."

MGM Osaka is set to break ground in April 2025 on Yumeshima Island, Osaka Bay. With a projected investment of JPY 1.6 trillion ($10 billion) shared by MGM Resorts, Orix Corporation, and local investors, the development is scheduled to open in fall 2030.

Source: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2025/01/16/92056-japan-39s-first-integrated-resort-could-outpace-rivals-in-macau-and-singapore-mgm-39s-local-partner-says

The consortium spearheading the development of Japan's first integrated resort (IR) in Osaka has secured a loan agreement valued at $3.4 billion from a group of banks, according to local media reports.

The venture, Osaka IR Corporation, a collaboration between American gaming giant MGM Resorts International and local partner ORIX, has inked the deal with MUFG Bank Ltd and Mitsui Banking Corporation. This agreement, described as the largest co-financing arrangement in Japan's history, marks a major step forward for the project.
According to reports, two affiliated companies of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings have also opted to invest in the venture. Hankyu Hanshin is a Japanese conglomerate with interests spanning private railway companies including Hankyu Corp and Hanshin Electric Railway Co Ltd.

Source: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2024/04/29/71930-mgm-39s-osaka-ir-project-secures-34-billion-funding-through-bank-loan-agreement

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This integrated resort, located on the artificial island of Yumeshima in Osaka Bay, is set to become one of the most luxurious and profitable casino resorts ever built.

MGM Resorts, alongside Orix Corporation, spearheads a consortium comprising 20 other Japanese entities, including industry giants like Panasonic, Kansai Electric, and West Japan Railway. The resort will feature 2,500 rooms across two hotel towers, catering to a wide range of visitors, including VIP and super luxury clientele.

The resort will encompass a sprawling area, offering diverse amenities such as 13,000 square meters of meeting space, and 20,000 square meters of exhibition space. Notably, the resort will house a unique tourist-sending facility, acting as a large-scale tourism concierge to promote travel to other parts of Japan, including Kyoto, Nara, and the greater Kansai area.

The resort anticipates an 80% domestic and 20% inbound visitor mix, capitalizing on the 20 million people residing in Osaka, known for their high-capacity spending habits. There will be a charge of 6,000 yen per entry for Japanese, limited to 10 times a month.

MGM Resorts’ experience in Macau, its first resort in Asia, has provided valuable insights for the development of the Osaka resort. Macau’s focus on gaming, where it contributes 90% of total revenues, differs significantly from the multifaceted offerings planned for Osaka. The Osaka resort aims to strike a balance between gaming and non-gaming components, appealing to a wider audience. Additionally, Japanese regulators will not permit junkets so the resort will foster direct relationships with customers, moving away from the traditional junket business prevalent in Macau.

Source: https://www.webintravel.com/the-story-behind-mgm-resorts-ambitious-10billion-integrated-project-in-tokyo/