A prosecutor is set to be appointed into Japan’s casino regulatory commission, ahead of Osaka’s first integrated resort casino in late 2030.
The Japanese government has submitted a proposal to the Diet to appoint three new members to the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission. This move comes as the country prepares for the opening of its first integrated resort casino in Osaka in late 2030.
One of the key appointments is Takafumi Sato, who is slated to become the new chair of the commission. Sato, a former superintendent prosecutor, brings a wealth of legal experience to the role, as reported by GGRAsia. He will succeed Michio Kitamura, another former prosecutor.
The other proposed new member is Junichi Kakimizu, a former head of the National Tax College. Kakimizu's financial expertise is expected to be invaluable in overseeing the regulatory body.
In addition to the new appointments, Michiko Watari, a psychiatrist, has been nominated for reappointment. Watari has been a member of the commission since its inception in 2020.
The proposed changes to the commission's membership reflect the ongoing evolution of Japan's gaming industry. As the country prepares to welcome its first casino resort, the regulatory body plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and responsible operation of the industry.
Two members of the casino commission are currently serving their appointed terms. Hirofumi Kitamura, a former director of the National Police Agency's Traffic Bureau, and Keiko Ishikawa, a professor of economics at Nihon University, both commenced their terms on January 7, 2023.
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