Wakayama governor backs exploring a fresh Japan casino bid
Wakayama Governor Izumi Miyazaki said the prefecture would consider pursuing an integrated resort bid again, after his election on 2 June. He cited potential economic benefits alongside concerns including gambling addiction, traffic congestion and labour shortages; the prefecture’s earlier casino plan was rejected by its assembly in 2022.
A renewed bid could reopen the prospect of a casino resort in Wakayama, subject to the prefecture’s decision to pursue one.