Miscellaneous resort projects
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Bally’s is rolling the dice on The Bronx after shelling out nearly $157 million for a slice of waterfront parkland where it plans to build a massive casino resort.

The deal, which went into contract in November and closed Feb. 13, gives the company control of land currently used for the golf course clubhouse and parking areas, along with nearby roadways that will serve as the main approach to the future complex, Crains first reported.

The planned resort would feature a roughly 500,000-square-foot casino, a 500-room hotel and a 2,000-seat arena-style entertainment venue, all housed in a sweeping structure overlooking the East River beside the park’s existing 18-hole golf course.

Source: https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/real-estate/ballys-inches-closer-to-its-4b-bronx-casino/

Today (April 1) Aichi prefecture formally launched a request-for-proposal (RFP) process for a potential IR on an artificial island that also hosts Chubu Centrair International Airport.

Hokkaido prefecture last month announced a bidding process to select a service provider to conduct research related to the possible establishment of an IR with a casino in the prefecture.

Source: https://www.ggrasia.com/japan-affirms-integrated-resort-policy-in-latest-tourism-strategy-plan

The government of Japan has signalled its intentions to expand the development of integrated resorts in the country.

The Japanese Tourism Agency released a draft Cabinet order laying out plans for a new application window for local governments interested in hosting integrated resorts between 6 May 2027 and 5 November 2027.

Source: https://igamingexpert.com/regions/asia/japan-strong-intentions-casino-growth/

US gaming giant Hard Rock International is expected to apply for an integrated resort licence in Japan in 2027 when the bidding reopens.

The cities of Kushiro and Hakodate in Hokkaido have also expressed interest in hosting an IR. Hard Rock’s proposal would transform the chosen landscape, adding a guitar-shaped hotel, a Four Seasons Resort, a Hard Rock Live venue, retail and dining facilities and a casino.

Source: https://igamingbusiness.com/casino/japan-jumpstart-integrated-resort-licence-bidding-hard-rock/?utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=bau_editorial&utm_source=x&utm_content=static&utm_term=dec25

Bally’s Casino and Hotel in Chicago is under construction.

Jeddah Tower has reached the 95th floor.




https://x.com/Northabhor/status/2037575266671734842/

King Abdullah International Gardens:






https://www.linkedin.com/posts/james-w-9b9647382_kaig-kingabdullahgardens-riyadh-activity-7440310840030953474-A-KA/ and https://x.com/ThesaudiInsider/status/2034049371159863595/photo/4

Source: https://x.com/EngRude/status/2032518332159766841/

https://x.com/ThesaudiInsider/status/2029346173639606348/
https://x.com/SaudiProject/status/2029646958327939276/

Jeddah Tower has reached the 90th floor. I read that they’re adding one floor every three days, which seems plausible.



https://x.com/SeasonsOfSaudi/status/2021932234895143165/

Jeddah Tower Construction Progress: