On February 24, 2023, Japan's House of Councillors passed the Casino Management Board Act, creating a regulatory body to oversee casinos within integrated resorts. This act aims to address issues commonly associated with casinos, such as gambling addiction and crime prevention, by enforcing strict compliance and oversight. The new board will operate independently from the local governments that manage the integrated resort facilities, ensuring stronger governance separate from regional authorities. This legislative development marks a critical step in Japan's broader initiative to introduce integrated resorts featuring casinos to stimulate regional economies. The law empowers the board to implement measures including license revocations and penalties when casinos fail to adhere to regulatory standards. With this act, Japan advances its framework to regulate the burgeoning casino industry in a manner designed to balance economic benefits with societal safeguards.