Inside Asian Gaming

INSIDE ASIAN GAMING MAY 2018 34 A s Japan continues to look at the development of integrated resorts (IR), many people engaged and following the market are focused on the IR Implementation Bill. While it is important to know the regulatory framework, it is just as important for operators and interested parties to understand the importance of responsible gaming measures. This second bill that has sometimes been overlooked in recent months focuses on this topic. By Brendan D Bussmann Global Market Advisors’ Brendan D Bussman runs through the pros and cons of Japan’s problem gambling legislation. Brendan D Bussmann is a Partner and Director of Government Affairs with Global Market Advisors (GMA). He has considerable experience working with operators and academic institutions on responsible gaming research and programs. GMA is the leading provider of consulting services to the gaming and hospitality industries. Japan has the fortunate position of being able to use the Republic of Singapore, which launched its quest for IRs roughly 15 years ago, as a guide. Not only do they have Singapore’s Casino Regulatory Authority as a model for the regulatory body, they also have the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) as a reference point as they develop an atmosphere of responsible gaming. NCPG is a separate organization that was formed to work specifically on responsible gaming issues across all forms COLUMNISTS Bill to be key to Japan’s Gaming Market Responsible Gaming in Japan