Adelson joined a list of foreign gaming industry figures critical of the Office of Integrated Resort Regime Promotion’s Expert Committee report outlining possible rules for the second integrated resort bill expected later this year that would finish the job of casino legalization. At this stage of the process, international critiques are at best irrelevant and likely counterproductive, if the ultimate goal is to be part of integrated resort development in Japan. Adelson complained that proposed regulations on casino size would not allow “the best kind of IR” in Japan, Asia Gaming Brief reports . But the main object of concern is casino size, especially if rule makers continue to embrace Singapore as a model. Indeed, a 15,000 square meter limit on casino size may not be appropriate for major markets in Japan.

Source: Forbes September 10, 2017 20:48 UTC