CasinoGamblingNews · 4d ago
Yokohama Mayor Steps Down, Paving Way for Renewed Casino Talks
By Stefan Velikov•September 11, 2026
The brief
Japan’s casino landscape could be reshaped following Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka’s resignation amid a power abuse scandal. His departure potentially paves the way for the city to renew its bid for an integrated resort (IR). Yamanaka Initially Got His Post On an Anti-IR Campaign Yamanaka, a former Yokohama City Un…
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