Mohegan Gaming Develops Resort In Japan

MONTVILLE, CT — Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment announced it is teaming up with Oshidori International Development Godogaisha to develop a resort in Nagasaki Japan, according to a statement. Oshidori and Mohegan are seeking not only to build a "world-class integrated resort" but also to make Nagasaki a "premium travel destination and a premier residential choice."

The project will be developed in Sasebo city, with the Nagasaki Prefecture's bid selection process projected to take place throughout the summer and fall of 2021.

"We are honored to work with Oshidori International and leverage their team's unparalleled experience on this IR license bid in one of the fastest growing markets in the world," Mario Kontomerkos, Mohegan Gaming Entertainment's CEO, said in a statement. "Japan offers important development opportunities that will benefit the Kyushu economy. Our growth strategy took into consideration the significant cross marketing opportunity between Project Inspire in Korea and Kyushu, Japan. As operators of ten properties globally including one of the largest integrated resorts in the western hemisphere, we are eager to bring our expertise to this venture."

The news comes following Foxwoods's announcement that they will build a casino in Puerto Rico.

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