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April 25, 2019 Aleksandra Zolotic
With the idea to prepare as thoroughly as possible for when the big moment arrives, which is announcing the official winners of the integrated resort (IR) license, Japan has begun revealing plans to deal with problem gambling. The most significant matter to deal with at the time being …
… has to do with pachinko parlors, as they are the most frequent source of a multitude of issues. The government plans to take serious precaution measures with the idea to minimize the possibility of consumers turning addicts.
No Cash Withdrawal in Pachinko Parlors
Looking back in times before the whole idea of IRs became a hot topic among the officials, there were gambling-related issues. Known as a quasi-gambling option, pachinko is a crossover between slots and pinball. Though seemingly naïve, they caused numerous problems. For that reason, an important part of plans has to do with…
…removing cash withdrawal machines from pachinko parlors. This will also include horse and keirin cycle tracks. As far as the authorities believe, if cash is a bit harder to obtain, people will gamble less. Consequently, potential problems will be diminished.
More Focus On Protecting the Minors
Another significant point of the plan is doing detailed research on how to keep problem gamblers as well as underage individuals out of establishments. One of the ways to protect them is by implementing facial recognition technology and a tougher ID check system. Moreover, there will be…
…certain restrictions regarding the size of online wagers as well. With the idea to raise the awareness of addiction, there will be rules for mandatory warnings on the issue in ments. Majority of governments have been putting plenty of effort into fighting excessive exposure of such content.
The plan also wants the country’s 47 prefectures and 20 major cities to set up consultation and treatment hubs. Those should coordinate with private organizations that combat addiction. As far as Yoshihide Suga Chief Cabinet Secretary says:
“We will create a healthy society by implementing thoroughly measures based on the basic plan in order to prevent people from finding themselves in difficult situations.”
IRs To Become Reality
As already pointed out, all the plans have to do with setting solid foundations for integrated resorts to start operating. Though there’s still a long way to go before they actually open, it’s important to have some major rules established. So far, three cities are in the game Osaka, Hokkaido and Yokohama, …
… each of them planning to use its own potential as a tourist destination. According to the predictions, this entire gigantic project will inevitably have a significant (positive) impact on Japan’s finances. However, there are many turbulences regarding the competition. Both international magnates and geographically closer brands from the Philippines, Macau and South Korea show interests in being part of it.
Source:
“Japan reveals “basic plan” to combat local gambling problems”, Derek Tonin, calvinayre.com, April 22, 2019.
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Japan has always been like millions of years ahead of any other country in development. That’s why I am positive they will deal with these problems adequately.