According to The Japan Times, the region of Hokkaido is revisiting the option of developing a casino resort almost six years after Governor Naomichi Suzuki axed the plans.
The local government held a survey of municipalities to see if there was any local interest in developing an integrated resort (IR) with Tomakomai showing interest again, along with the city of Kushiro.
Governor Suzuki said: “Circumstances are changing. The national government initially planned to approve three sites (for casino resorts), but now it has effectively narrowed it down to just one, in Osaka. As for the two other potential sites, how they will be handled remains unclear. We view IR as a potential project that could contribute to Hokkaido’s development by attracting private investment and boosting tourism-related spending.”
MGM Resorts expects to open its venue in Osaka Prefecture in 2030.
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According to The Japan Times, the region of Hokkaido is revisiting the option of developing a casino resort almost six years after Governor Naomichi Suzuki axed the plans. The local government held a survey of municipalities to see if there was any local interest in developing an integrated resort (IR) with Tomakomai showing interest again,…
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