MGM Osaka Announces Dealer-Training Partnership with Bright Co. and Japan Casino School
Agreement establishes an MGM Osaka Certified Course ahead of the resort's planned fall 2030 opening.
Key Takeaways
- MGM Osaka Co., Ltd. signed a partnership with Bright Co., Ltd. and the Japan Casino School to train casino dealers.
- The announcement was made at a press conference on 15 October 2026 where the MGM Osaka Certified Course was introduced.
- MGM Osaka is scheduled to open around the fall of 2030 and the course covers casino operations, gaming protection and table game skills.
- Edward Bowers attended the press conference and took part in a panel on human resources for integrated resorts.
MGM Osaka Co., Ltd. has signed a business partnership agreement with Bright Co., Ltd., operator of the Japan Casino School, to train casino dealers for the resort. The announcement came at a press conference on Thursday, 15 October 2026, where the Japan Casino School introduced the “MGM Osaka Official Course” and the newly established “MGM Osaka Certified Course.”
Course and timing
The MGM Osaka Certified Course is a practical, specialised programme designed to prepare dealers who will work at MGM Osaka, which is scheduled to open around the fall of 2030. The curriculum will cover casino operations, gaming protection and table game skills to develop dealers described as highly capable and trustworthy.
Event and participants
Edward Bowers, President and CEO of MGM Osaka Co., Ltd., attended the October 15, 2026 press conference as a guest. A talk session on “New Human Resources and Industries Created by IRs” featured Shigeyoshi Oiwane, Ichiro Tanioka, President of Osaka University of Commerce, and Edward Bowers, who discussed the importance of human resource development in the integrated resort industry. The press conference was hosted by the Japan Casino School. Press conference details
The partnership names Bright Co., Ltd. and the Japan Casino School as the operators responsible for delivering the certified training aligned to MGM Osaka’s staffing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What agreement did MGM Osaka sign on 15 October 2026?
MGM Osaka Co., Ltd. signed a business partnership agreement with Bright Co., Ltd., operator of the Japan Casino School, to deliver dealer training. The agreement was announced at a press conference on 15 October 2026 where the MGM Osaka Certified Course was unveiled.
What will the MGM Osaka Certified Course teach?
The MGM Osaka Certified Course will teach casino operations, gaming protection and table game skills. The programme is described as a practical, specialised course to develop highly capable and trustworthy dealers for MGM Osaka.
When is MGM Osaka scheduled to open?
MGM Osaka is scheduled to open around the fall of 2030, a date cited in the partnership announcement and course description.
Who participated in the press conference talk session?
The talk session on 'New Human Resources and Industries Created by IRs' featured Shigeyoshi Oiwane, Ichiro Tanioka (President of Osaka University of Commerce), and Edward Bowers. Edward Bowers attended the press conference as a guest on 15 October 2026.
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