Inside Asian Gaming

FEB 2019 INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 13 RUSH STREET JAPAN LAUNCHES “MY TOMAKOMAI” ONLINE PLATFORM US -based regional casino operator Rush Street has launched a new online platform called “My Tomakomai” aimed at providing the local community with input into the potential features of a Tomakomai IR should the company win a regional Japanese casino license. “My Tomakomai” was formally unveiled at the 1st Hokkaido IR Showcase, held in Sapporo on 9 and 10 January. Rush Street Japan officially announced its intention to bid for an IR license in Tomakomai City in December, with founder Neil Bluhm telling Inside Asian Gaming that the company’s regional experience made it a perfect candidate to operate a Hokkaido casino-resort. Discussing the Hokkaido IR Showcase, Rush Street said the event will provide an opportunity to engage with the general public and “share its vision and values through images and videos of the company’s history that are a testament to the company’s commitment to each of the regions in which it has a presence. “As the creator of the world’s first ever gaming facility to be recognized for its green design, materials and practices, Rush Street Japan adopts a unique approach to building environmentally- sensitive properties from the ground up.” The “My Tomakomai” initiative will run throughout 2019 and comes shortly after Rush Street opened its first Tomakomai office.