Japan’s first casino delay is not a hitch, Osaka Governor Says
Monday 29 de May 2023 / 12:00
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(Osaka).- Years of delay to plans for Japan’s first casino resort won’t have an adverse effect on the project in the long run, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said, as the facility looked set to open in 2030.
"There would have been a lot of synergy if it could have opened at the same time as the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo,” Yoshimura said in an interview Monday. “But a time lag of five years won’t have much effect on the project itself.”
The Osaka plan for a so-called “integrated resort” featuring hotels, entertainment and conference centers as well as a casino, gained government approval in April. Japan will compete with Asian neighbors like Singapore, Macau and South Korea for customers as it seeks to further bolster its tourism industry.
Osaka will seek to distinguish its offering by making the most of the history and culture of the region, and the country as a whole, Yoshimura said, adding he expected the facility to make a substantial contribution to Osaka’s economy.
“Kansai is an area very deep in history,” he said. “Traditional Japanese culture is something you don’t get in Macau, Singapore or South Korea. And those unique points are what we will promote from the resort.”
While politicians have been pushing for casinos for decades, so far no resorts have been built and Japan’s potential gaming market — estimated at $20 billion — has lost some of its luster. At least one company has pulled out and the conviction of a ruling party lawmaker for receiving bribes from a developer soured sentiment nationwide. But polling in Osaka shows opposition to the idea is fading.
By Isabel Reynolds
Categoría:Casino
Tags: Sin tags
País: Japan
Región: Asia
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