The port city of Tomakomai in Hokkaido is taking renewed steps toward developing an integrated resort (IR) featuring a casino, positioning itself ahead of Japan’s second national application round for such projects. The local government has initiated a process to appoint an advisor for the “Hokkaido Tomakomai International Resort Concept,” allocating up to Rs 41.6 crore for consultancy and research. The advisor will assess global IR trends, estimate investment potential, and evaluate economic benefits for the region.