Aichi Prefecture Receives Expressions of Interest for Airport-Linked Casino Integrated Resort
Aichi prefecture has received expressions of interest from private operators for an airport-linked casino integrated resort, with proposals due March 23, 2027.Summary
Aichi prefecture received expressions of interest from private-sector operators for a casino integrated resort on Chubu Centrair International Airport Island near Nagoya by the September 30 deadline of its request-for-proposal process. Officials declined to name the parties or reveal their number. The proposed site spans approximately 50 hectares and includes plans for a casino, hotel, MICE facilities, and tourism amenities, aiming to establish Aichi as an international tourism hub. Competitive dialogue will continue through winter, with detailed proposals due March 23, 2027, and partner selection targeted for spring 2027 ahead of the national government's second application window from May 6 to November 5, 2027. Japan's casino liberalization law caps approvals at three integrated resorts, with only MGM Osaka approved so far. The compressed timeline and heavy capital demands pose challenges for operators and local governments in the second licensing round.
(Source：Sccg Management)