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Philippine court lifts Status Quo from Okada Manila founder, Kazuo Okada not in control

AGBrief Editorial - November 28, 2023

Okada Manila has finally managed to separate itself from former founder Kazuo Okada, with the Supreme Court lifting the Status Quo Ante Order (SQAO) brought about by a lawsuit from the former head of the property.

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Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Kazuo Okada arrested on arrival

AGBrief Editorial - October 19, 2022

Old-school gaming mogul Kazuo Okada was arrested, again, by Philippines police.

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Kazuo Okada arrested on arrival in Manila

AGBrief Editorial - October 19, 2022

Philippine police arrested Japanese gaming mogul, Kazuo Okada, on Monday for coercion cases related to his takeover of Okada Manila in May.

Philippines

Kazuo Okada led TRLEI files theft charges on ousted executives

AGBrief Editorial - August 31, 2022

Charges of two Counts of Qualified Theft have been filed by lawyers of Kazuo Okada led TRLEI management against ousted TRLEI executives, the company said in a release.

Philippines

Kazuo Okada pursues legal action against former Okada Manila exec.

Sharon Singleton - July 4, 2022

Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada has refuted allegations of violence in his takeover of Okada Manila and said that he is taking legal action against former executive Hajime Tokuda, who sought to remain at the property.

Philippines

Kazuo Okada says no disruption due to bank freeze

Sharon Singleton - June 20, 2022

Kazuo Okada’s team has said there will be no disruption of business at the Okada Manila resort despite the fact three banks have reportedly frozen its bank accounts.

Philippines

TRAL warns public against interaction with Kazuo Okada management

Sharon Singleton - June 14, 2022

Tiger Resorts Asia Ltd (TRAL) has warned members of the public against dealing with the new board at its Philippine unit, the operator of Okada Manila, saying it is a “sham.”

Philippines

Kazuo Okada accuses TRLEI legal team of “making a scene”

Sharon Singleton - June 9, 2022

Kazuo Okada’s team has again denied using violence in its takeover of Okada Manila, saying the transition was going smoothly until lawyers for the opposing side started “making a scene.”

Philippines

Kazuo Okada team denies use of violence in IR takeover

Sharon Singleton - June 3, 2022

Kazuo Okada’s representatives have denied his team used “violent” methods in their takeover of Okada Manila, which they say was legal and in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling.

Philippines

Kazuo Okada-linked group “illegally and violently” takes over Okada Manila

Sharon Singleton - May 31, 2022

A group linked with Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada has “illegally and violently” taken over the Okada Manila, according to operator Tiger Resort Leisure Entertainment (TRLEI).