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Pro-gambling Yoshinobu Nisaka becomes Wakayama governor again

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November 29, 2018

Niji Narayan

Pro-gambling Yoshinobu Nisaka becomes Wakayama governor again

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Yoshinobu Nisaka, the current governor of Wakayama, has won a fourth term as governor in the Japanese prefecture, spreading cheer among pro-gambling groups in Japan. He is an open supporter of starting integrated resorts (IR) in the region.

Wakayama is one of the frontrunners in the race to get selected as one of Japan’s first ever provinces to open an IR facility. The re-election of Nisaka is a big boost in that regard.

The 68-year-old politician has won the governorship a little assistance from the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito.

Nisaka ran the election campaign by pitching for IR and its advantages such as boost in tourism and increase in revenues. He said after the election: “The negative effects of having a casino can be prevented. I will explain its positive sides to the citizens.”

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Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.