Casino operators gather in Japan

As the government delayed casino development in Japan, potential operators held a national meeting.

Japan.- Potential casino operators and international industry’s representatives held a national meeting last Friday at Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel, where businessmen assessed the upcoming regulations and casino development. However, the government has recently confirmed the debate on Implementation Bill of integrated resorts was delayed once again.

Former head of the Japan Tourism Agency Norifumi Ide was one of the most highlighted presenters of the event, which was held as the 7th Japan Tourism Research Association Seminar. Ide giving his detailed response to the Experts’ Committee report—expected to form the basis of the forthcoming IR Implementation Bill.

“Mr. Ide is broadly supportive of the establishment of IRs in Japan, seeing it as a useful means for promoting tourism. He notes, however, that IRs form only one part of the overall national strategy to make Japan an attractive destination for international travelers. Government regulators must aim to enhance the benefits of the IRs for the nation at the same time they minimize the harm of gambling addiction and other problems,” reveled an AGBrief official statement.

“He pointed out that requiring use of the MyNumber Card for Japan residents in order to enter the casinos may not be practical, suggesting that other forms of identification should also be accepted.”