MGM Osaka signs deal with Japan Casino School to train dealers
Two-course programme aims to certify dealers for the resort opening around autumn 2030
Key Takeaways
- MGM Osaka Co., Ltd. signed an agreement with Bright Co., Ltd. and Japan Casino School to train dealers.
- Edward Bowers attended the press briefing held on 15 October 2026.
- Japan Casino School presented the MGM Osaka Certified Course alongside the MGM Osaka Official Course.
- The course prepares dealers for MGM Osaka, which is scheduled to open around the autumn of 2030.
MGM Osaka Co., Ltd. has signed a collaboration agreement with Bright Co., Ltd., operator of Japan Casino School, to train dealers. Edward Bowers, president and chief executive officer, attended the press briefing on Thursday 15 October 2026 where the “MGM Osaka Official Course” was introduced and the new “MGM Osaka Certified Course” was explained.
Presentation and panel discussion
At the press briefing the Japan Casino School detailed the creation of the MGM Osaka Certified Course. There was also a talk titled “New Human Resources and Industries Created by IRs” featuring Shigeyoshi Oiwane, Ichiro Tanioka (president of Osaka University of Commerce) and Edward Bowers, where they discussed the importance of human resource development in the integrated resort sector; the Japan Casino School is the presenter of the programme and operates through Bright Co., Ltd. [Japan Casino School](/b2b) led the session and panelists addressed regulatory and workforce issues linked to [IRs](/regulation).
Course content and purpose
The MGM Osaka Certified Course is a practical, specialised programme designed to train dealers who will work at MGM Osaka, scheduled to open around the autumn of 2030. Participants will receive instruction in casino operations, player protection and table-game skills, with the aim of producing competent and trusted dealers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which institutions signed the training agreement?
MGM Osaka Co., Ltd. signed an agreement with Bright Co., Ltd., the operator of Japan Casino School; the collaboration was presented at a press briefing on 15 October 2026.
Who attended the course presentation press briefing?
Edward Bowers, president and chief executive officer of MGM Osaka, attended as a guest; Shigeyoshi Oiwane and Ichiro Tanioka, president of Osaka University of Commerce, also participated.
What is the objective of the MGM Osaka Certified Course?
The objective is to train dealers who will work at MGM Osaka, due to open around autumn 2030. The course covers casino operations, player protection and table-game skills.
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