The world's largest IR (integrated resort) company as a state-owned company announces entry into the casino Austria International IR (integrated resort) business in Japan Corporate release

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The world's largest IR (integrated resort) company "Casino Austria International (CAI)", which is developing a casino business all over the world as a state-owned company, will be held on November 5, 2018 (Monday). At the Austrian Embassy in Tokyo, we announced that we will enter the IR (Integrated Resort) business in Japan. CAI was founded in 1976 with the aim of expanding into the world after the parent company Casino Austria AG was founded by the Austrian government in 1934. Since its inception, the entire group has been involved in the opening of 215 casinos and entertainment facilities in 35 countries, and has been expanding its IR business worldwide. We are pleased to announce that we will newly enter the IR business in Japan as well. On the day of the event, Mr. Hubert Van Eyck, the Austrian Ambassador to Japan, gave a greeting and said, "I am pleased that CAI will enter Japan as one of the commemorative projects to celebrate the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Austria next year." I received your words. Subsequently, a message from the Austrian Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry was released on behalf of the home country, and Prime Minister Kurtz said, "I am delighted that CAI, an Austrian company, will enter Japan, which has a particularly good political relationship. "2019 will be the 150th anniversary of the close diplomatic relations between Japan and Austria, and we are very pleased that CAI will enter Japan in such a year," said Minister Schrambek. Thank you for your comment. After that, from CAI, CEO Christoph Turcker-Burda said, "We would like to introduce to Japan the highest quality European-style casino gaming that has undergone rigorous auditing by the country." In addition to explaining the future business development in Japan, Director Reinhard Bernkop-Schnulch talked about CAI's unique know-how on gambling addiction countermeasures and responsible gaming initiatives. Finally, Akio Hayashi, CEO of CAI Japan Co., Ltd., explained the business development in Japan, such as the concept of an IR facility with a medical mall. [Greetings] ■ Mr. Hubert Heiss, Austrian Ambassador to Japan There are two reasons why we held a press conference at the Austrian Embassy this time. For one thing, CAI is a state-owned enterprise that has undergone rigorous national audits. The other is that CAI's entry into the business will be positioned as a commemorative project to commemorate the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Austria. It has been decided that direct flights between Japan and Vienna will be in service next year. I think this is a great opportunity to see for yourself at the authentic Casinos Austria International. Please visit Austria as well. [Message] ■ Mr. Sebastian Kurz, Prime Minister of Austria As the Prime Minister of Austria, I am pleased that Austrian companies are active in the world. In particular, it has a very good political relationship with Japan. That is why we support Austrian companies to succeed in the Japanese market. We are very pleased that CAI will enter the business in Japan. ■ Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Margarete Schrambek Japan and Austria have traditionally had a friendly relationship. 2019 will be the 150th anniversary of the close relationship between the two countries. With a heartfelt blessing, I would like to celebrate the anniversary year, and I am very pleased that CAI will enter the business in Japan. [Speaker's comment] ■ CAI CEO Christoph Turcker-Burda Casino Austria International has been aiming for global expansion as a leading operator of the gaming industry since its establishment in 1977. Currently, in addition to more than 215 casino businesses in 35 countries, mainly in Europe, we are developing more than 90 onboard casinos. Another characteristic of the casinos we operate is that they respect the individuality of the region and place great importance on incorporating it. We would like to introduce to Japan the highest quality European style casino gaming that has undergone rigorous national audits. ■ CAI Director New Business Strategy Division Reinhard Bernkop-Schnulch CAI needs a program that protects players in-house in order to realize responsible gaming. In addition to the provisions such as entry / exit prohibition measures, we also monitor the frequency of visits by players. In addition to training staff at an independent counseling institution, we are also focusing on measures against gambling addiction, such as counseling throughout Austria and partnering with specialized treatment institutions, and are strict gaming standards set in Europe. Has been achieved. ■ Akio Hayashi, CEO of CAI Japan Co., Ltd. As a person involved in medical care, I have always wanted to create the best medical mall in the world. And when I heard that CAI wanted to enter Japan, CAI was a state-owned enterprise operated under strict national examination, so it was the first time in the world to have "safe and secure" medical care in Japan. I thought it would be possible to create an IR facility with a medical mall in Japan. In the development in Japan, you can enjoy while having a rich life with the three features of "alliance with the medical field", "facility where you can enjoy genuine classics in Vienna, Austria", and "IR that women can enter most in the world". We would like to aim to be a "casino with plenty of space". [Casino Austria International Company Profile] Casino Austria International was founded in 1976 with the aim of expanding into the world after the parent company Casino Austria AG was established by the Austrian government in 1934. Since then, the entire group has been involved in the opening of 215 casinos and entertainment facilities in 35 countries, and is expanding its IR business worldwide. The biggest feature is that it is the only state-owned enterprise in the world. Due to the intervention of the Austrian government, it is recognized as extremely reliable in society, and in the "International Gaming Award" that recognizes excellent gaming facilities worldwide, 2008/2009/2011/2012 Received the "Highest Award in Europe" and the "Social Contribution Award" in 2010.Company name: Casino Austria International (English name: CASINOS AUSTRIA INTERNATIONAL) Year of establishment: 1976 Representative: Christoph Turcker-Burda Company Press Release Details PR TIMES Top

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