Nagasaki proposes casino project

Nagasaki presented its project to host an integrated resort once the legislation takes effect in Japan.

Japan.- During this week’s public hearings throughout Japan, the prefectural government of Nagasaki revealed its intentions to host an integrated resort. The meeting was held last Tuesday in the city of Fukuoka on Kyushu Island, where the public audience shared the opinions about casino legislation in Japan.

“Japan ought not focus only on constructing huge scale facilities, but also understand that having the highest quality is also an aspect of international competitiveness,” said Nagasaki Vice-Governor Susumu Satomi during the public hearing, as reported by AGBrief. Nagasaki would bid for a gaming license once the government approves the comprehensive legislation that legalises casino industry.

The Japanese government is assessing regulations that could be imposed to the gaming industry as more than half of residents are against the implementation of integrated resorts in the territory. The public hearings in Japan to define the future of the casino industry have led to divided opinions. Japanese residents presented their arguments to national authorities last week showing big concern about anti-problem gambling legislation. Next public hearings will be held in Sendai, Sapporo, Nagoya, Toyama and Takamatsu until August 29.

The governmental public hearings throughout the country will be focused on legal strategies to prevent problem gambling and money laundering through casino operations, according to the local newspaper. Furthermore, authorities will reveal basic recommendations for developing recently-approved gaming industry.