Inside Asian Gaming

MAY 2018 INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 35 of gaming in Singapore. Additionally, there are case studies that can serve as guidelines for both the regulatory and responsible gaming measures that were not available at the time of Singapore’s launch. Japan continues to view the social safeguards and framework from Singapore as a potential foundation. There are currently a couple of versions of legislation to handle “gambling addiction countermeasures.” While there are differing opinions towards integrated resorts among Japan’s population, one that is consistent in surveys is that the people of Japan are concerned about gambling addiction. These will be addressed in both of the bills to be passed before the selection of sites and operators are made. 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. Some of the social safeguards that have been spelled out as part of the discussions in the IR Implementation Bill include the number of visits by locals, the casino levy to be imposed on locals and the size of the gaming floor. In discussions between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Komeito on terms of the IR Implementation Bill, the Komeito wants to restrict the size of casinos and access by residents. This includes limiting residents to three visits a week with a maximum of 10 visits a month. This will be monitored through the My Number Card. COLUMNISTS The National Diet Building of Japan