Osaka's integrated resort developer consortium has secured a $3.4 billion loan from a bank consortium, to further the development of the country's first casino.

The cost of doing business in Thailand and the estimated margins make the possible future gaming market very compelling, while the UAE holds potential, notes the CEO and President of MGM Resorts International.

The group behind the multi-billion-dollar integrated resort in Japan, led by MGM Resorts, has closed a deal for a $3.4 billion loan from a group of banks.

Los Angeles Dodgers' superstar Shohei Ohtani has denied allegations of illegal sports betting that are making headlines in the USA and his home country of Japan.