With its basic recommendations for operating integrated resort casinos now complete, the central government will hold public hearings across the country this month to explain the requirements and the policies to address problem gambling and concerns about money laundering.
While local government officials from Hokkaido to Kyushu are moving forward with plans for integrated resorts (IR), strong public concerns remain about increased gambling addiction and crime.
From Aug. 17-29, a government committee established to promote integrated resorts will hold hearings in nine cities on how casinos would work in practice.