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    2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

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                      2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

                      Meeting of casino opposition party suggests Tokyo IR bid still on the cards

                      Yokohama to hold discussions with IR operators to understand impact of COVID-19

                      Yokohama city moves its first IR Business Briefing online in response to Japan’s state of emergency

                      Reports Yokohama to start RFP in late January

                      Reports Yokohama to start RFP in late January

                      Hard Rock Japan President declares company still in race for Japan IR

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                          2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

                          Meeting of casino opposition party suggests Tokyo IR bid still on the cards

                          Yokohama to hold discussions with IR operators to understand impact of COVID-19

                          Yokohama city moves its first IR Business Briefing online in response to Japan’s state of emergency

                          Reports Yokohama to start RFP in late January

                          Reports Yokohama to start RFP in late January

                          Hard Rock Japan President declares company still in race for Japan IR

                          Hard Rock International acquires London casino license from The Ritz Club

                          Going Global

                          Melco consolidated debt to reach US$7 billion in 2021 on COVID, capex pressures: Moody’s

                          Jeju police track down missing Landing International money but suspects on the run

                          Trending Tags

                          • FEATURES
                            2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

                            2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

                            In safe hands

                            In safe hands

                            A spirit of social responsibility

                            A spirit of social responsibility

                            Taxation tremors

                            Taxation tremors

                            10 years ago

                            10 years ago

                            Creating an RG culture beyond the boardroom

                            Trending Tags

                            • PEOPLE
                              Dave Smith: Smell of success

                              Dave Smith: Smell of success

                              Scientific Games insists liquidity position strong after adding US$480 million in debt, cutting costs

                              Scientific Games appoints Eileen Moore Johnson as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

                              Creation theory

                              Creation theory

                              Paltronics announces passing of Stephen Cowan, much-admired Managing Director

                              Paltronics announces passing of Stephen Cowan, much-admired Managing Director

                              Dark days

                              POST-COVID2: The most transformative business shock of our lifetimes

                              Dominic Laubach: Global explorer

                              Dominic Laubach: Global explorer

                              Trending Tags

                              • COLUMNISTS

                                Big money

                                A decade of differentiation

                                A decade of differentiation

                                How to set up for IR success

                                How to set up for IR success

                                Macau: Taking a sensible approach to responsible gaming

                                Macau: Taking a sensible approach to responsible gaming

                                Time to realign?

                                Time to realign?

                                Marketing during COVID-19 and beyond

                                Marketing during COVID-19 and beyond

                                Trending Tags

                                • TECH TALK
                                  Aruze Gaming launches two new pachinko-inspired slot titles into Asia

                                  Aruze Gaming launches two new pachinko-inspired slot titles into Asia

                                  First-class showcase in the virtual space

                                  First-class showcase in the virtual space

                                  Badge of honor

                                  Badge of honor

                                  Matsui to act as authorized reseller of “Cure Clean” LED space sterilizer

                                  Matsui to act as authorized reseller of “Cure Clean” LED space sterilizer

                                  Evolution launches world’s first online live Craps game

                                  Evolution launches world’s first online live Craps game

                                  Transcendence

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                                  Trending Tags

                                  • iGAMING
                                    Manila restrictions ease as Duterte implements General Community Quarantine for National Capital Region

                                    Philippine police arrest eight alleged members of POGO-linked “kidnap for ransom” gang

                                    PAGCOR reveals substantial POGO revenue rise in 2018 as enforcement role defended

                                    Philippines court order preventing new 5% franchise tax could halt POGO exodus

                                    MGM Resorts looking to raise US$750 million via senior notes offering

                                    MGM Resorts considering US$13 billion takeover offer for Ladbrokes owner Entain

                                    Evolution launches world’s first online live Craps game

                                    Evolution launches world’s first online live Craps game

                                    Duterte extends “modified” quarantine measures across Metro Manila to 31 May

                                    PAGCOR sees regulatory fees from POGOs halved as Philippines online gaming industry shrinks

                                    LaLiga signs four-year partnership with M88 in Asia

                                    LaLiga signs four-year partnership with M88 in Asia

                                    Trending Tags

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                                      Castle in the Sky

                                      Osaka IR & Inbound Business Seminar canceled due to COVID-19

                                      SBC launches new SBC Digital 2021 events program

                                      SBC launches new SBC Digital 2021 events program

                                      IAG named Lead Media Partner for Phil-Asian Gaming Expo (PAGE)

                                      Phil-Asian Gaming Expo says Manila’s SMX Convention Centre to be sole venue for PAGE 2021

                                      IAG spreads Christmas cheer at Macau After Dark 7

                                      IAG spreads Christmas cheer at Macau After Dark 7

                                      IAG releases 7-minute long-format post-event highlights video from 2020 Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner

                                      IAG releases 7-minute long-format post-event highlights video from 2020 Asian Gaming Power 50 Black Tie Gala Dinner

                                      Inside Asian Gaming names Galeria Lisboa at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf as venue for this Friday’s “MAD Santa” Macau After Dark event

                                      Scientific Games to showcase new slot game “James Bond – Diamonds Are Forever” at this week’s Macau After Dark 7

                                      Trending Tags

                                      • MACAU
                                        Going Global

                                        Melco consolidated debt to reach US$7 billion in 2021 on COVID, capex pressures: Moody’s

                                        Macau’s hotel room rates fell almost 50% year-on-year in 4Q20

                                        Macau’s hotel room rates fell almost 50% year-on-year in 4Q20

                                        G2E Asia to forge ahead with July dates for 2020 trade show

                                        G2E Asia postponed until August 2021

                                        A spirit of social responsibility

                                        A spirit of social responsibility

                                        Macau MICE industry loses steam in 1Q18

                                        Future of Las Vegas Sands “still in Asia” following passing of founder Sheldon Adelson

                                        MGM China says no plans to restructure

                                        MGM China subsidiary signs consultancy agreement with Pansy Ho-owned PR and marketing firm

                                        Trending Tags

                                        • JAPAN
                                          2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

                                          Meeting of casino opposition party suggests Tokyo IR bid still on the cards

                                          Yokohama to hold discussions with IR operators to understand impact of COVID-19

                                          Yokohama city moves its first IR Business Briefing online in response to Japan’s state of emergency

                                          Reports Yokohama to start RFP in late January

                                          Reports Yokohama to start RFP in late January

                                          2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

                                          2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

                                          In safe hands

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                                          Taxation tremors

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                                            • Australia
                                            • Cambodia
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                                            • Macau
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                                            2021: Japan IR – Crunch time

                                            Meeting of casino opposition party suggests Tokyo IR bid still on the cards

                                            Yokohama to hold discussions with IR operators to understand impact of COVID-19

                                            Yokohama city moves its first IR Business Briefing online in response to Japan’s state of emergency

                                            Reports Yokohama to start RFP in late January

                                            Reports Yokohama to start RFP in late January

                                            Hard Rock Japan President declares company still in race for Japan IR

                                            Hard Rock International acquires London casino license from The Ritz Club

                                            Going Global

                                            Melco consolidated debt to reach US$7 billion in 2021 on COVID, capex pressures: Moody’s

                                            Jeju police track down missing Landing International money but suspects on the run

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                                              2020 Asian Gaming Power 50: Meet the panel

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                                              2020 Asian Gaming Power 50: Ones to watch

                                              2020 Asian Gaming Power 50 list

                                              2020 Asian Gaming Power 50: Number 4 – Lawrence Ho

                                              2020 Asian Gaming Power 50: Number 1 – Francis Lui

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                                              Macau: Taking a sensible approach to responsible gaming

                                              Peter Cohen by Peter Cohen
                                              Thursday 15 October 2020 at 14:03
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                                              Former Australian gaming regulator Peter Cohen explains why Macau’s responsible gambling initiatives are superior to many other high-profile jurisdictions.

                                              Every jurisdiction is different. What works to minimize harm from gambling in one jurisdiction may not succeed in another. Nevertheless, some jurisdictions have put more effort into developing harm minimization measures than others. Without questioning the motives or the political environments which can place limits around what might be possible, comparisons can be illuminating.

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                                              The world’s biggest and most successful integrated resorts operate casinos in markedly different environments. Some of these jurisdictions are rightly held up as offering superior experiences, both in the area of gambling as well as non-gambling offers. Nevertheless, a comparison of respective efforts to offer gambling in a responsible way throws up results which might be unexpected.

                                              Because of its extraordinarily high levels of gaming expenditure (player losses), many believe that Macau has a lesser commitment to harm minimization than its recognized competitors. However, the evidence paints a very different picture.

                                              Macau has a robust self-exclusion program, a proven harm minimization tool, while Nevada does not. Similarly, there is no smoking while gaming in Macau, while there is no such restriction in Singapore or Nevada.

                                              While smoking bans are generally considered to be a public health measure, they do have an associated gaming harm minimization aspect, as people who still wish to smoke in a casino where it is banned must take a break from gaming to do so. This is important, as research proves that time spent gaming on each visit to a casino is one of the three key parameters that lead to gambling harm (alongside bet amounts and frequency of visits).

                                              Likewise, there are restrictions on advertising of casino gaming in Macau, but no such limits in Nevada. In legislation introduced last year, the Macau government also banned off-duty casino workers from entering casinos on their days off. No equivalent provision is found in Nevada or in any Australian jurisdiction.

                                              In addition to mandatory requirements, some operators do more than the legal minimum. It is both appropriate that they do so to care for their patrons but also a sensible commercial decision as it helps to establish a sustainable business. In Macau, for example, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) as the operator of Galaxy Macau, StarWorld and Broadway casinos implemented a full suite of responsible gaming training programs for its employees when there was no regulatory obligation to do so. Responsible gaming training starts on week one of employment and is followed up with regular refresher training.

                                              Could Macau and its operators do more? Without a doubt. But so, too, should operators in all jurisdictions worldwide. A good place to start for each operator would be to conduct an independent audit of current responsible gambling activities and regular reviews of prevailing research, as GEG does on an ongoing basis, to ensure its programs are up to date and relevant to the needs of the community.

                                              Galaxy Entertainment Group is renowned for the many responsible gambling training programs it requires all employees to undertake.

                                              As we look to the future, the continuing development of cutting-edge, technological solutions may provide new and advanced techniques to help minimize gambling harm and should be seriously considered. However, in making decisions on new technologies, operators should continue to follow the science and not introduce measures that may have inadvertent or perverse consequences. For similar reasons, it is important that regulators and lawmakers do not seek to introduce measures which are not supported by evidence.

                                              Whilst the societal needs of any jurisdiction may differ from those in gaming markets elsewhere, evidence suggests that the science behind gambling addiction is universal across most gaming markets worldwide. Therefore, new markets such as Japan should look to jurisdictions with a sensible approach to responsible gaming, such as Macau, for guidance on effective programs as they prepare for IR Implementation.

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                                              Peter Cohen

                                              Peter Cohen

                                              Peter Cohen is Director Regulatory Affairs for The Agenda Group. He has provided advice on regulatory, licensing and responsible gambling issues for industry, governments and regulators in jurisdictions around the world. Peter was previously Executive Commissioner and CEO of the Victorian gaming regulator in Australia. He was on the Board of the International Association of Gaming Regulators from 2005 to 2010 and was Chairman of that organization in 2009 and 2010.

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