Japan is moving forward with the development of its land-based casino region, as high-level government representatives confirmed that the national government was gearing up to a launch. round two Applications for integrated resort (IR) development. The project can potentially result in two new high-profile casino projects by the end of 2027, which can greatly expand the country’s gambling market.
New IR applications will focus on less popular provinces
Naoya HarikawaCommissioner Japan tourism agencyIR expansion discussed this week during a tourism platform HokkaidoAccording to local news outlet Hokkaido ShimbunHarikawa was optimistic that such places could only be more than gambling destinations. He imagined entertainment and tourism districts on a large scale Regional regional economiesTo attract foreign and domestic visitors.
The revenue engine of IRS is located within the casino. However, the government wants to develop new tourist hub equipped with other attractive tourism facilities.
Naya Harikawa, Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner
Japan’s IR rules allow maximum Three licensesFirst round, which concluded in 2023, only yielded A successful dialect, Osaka I ProjectSupported by MGM Resorts And Orix CorpThe country’s first license won. Site, valuable on value JPY1.27 trillion ($ 8.81 billion), should open in 2030 and serve as a ground to prove to be a proven ground for Japan’s IR model.
Another IR application by the province of Nagasaki Japan did not fulfill several conditions Land, Infrastructure, Ministry of Transport and TourismThe latest round of applications will prefer regional diversity, potentially favorable areas Outside Heavy urbanized Cancei regionHokkaido, which was out of the first round due to local opposition and environmental concerns, could see another possible project.
Irregular online gambling is not a big-no-no
Japan’s ongoing push for regulated land-based casino resorts goes by hand Continuous crack against Unlawful online gamblingAuthorities have intensified efforts to cut access to foreign gambling sites targeting Japanese users. Government officials had earlier commented that More than 3 million residents Logged in offshore platforms. Many of these websites work in Japanese and offer payments in Yen.
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication Petition filed in eight courts Crawao, Malta, GeorgiaAnd this Isle of ManAsked local regulators to intervene and close these sites. Officials noted that most identified black market institutions are casinos websites which are registered in Kuracao, Popular jurisdiction For gambling operations targeting foreign customers.
While most nations prioritize breaking on derogatory operators, Japan has chosen Sose users prosecute Too. many High-profile arrests Indicated that the country will chase illegal gambling On all available fronts. Joint is a sign of commitment to promote Japan’s efforts Controlled, revenue generating industry While drawing a firm line against black market institutions.
