Inside Asian Gaming

2020 年 6月 IAG JAPAN 71 日本 for? Each person has their own, unique story and the dealer has to recognize that.” Rocky’s dream of opening a school to train dealers began more than 12 years ago. He started by moonlighting as an instructor at schools like PCI Dealer School and CEG Dealer School in Las Vegas. He was soon recognized for his skills as an instructor and selected for demonstrations and to give lectures at UNLV. “It was fun to teach. I even had the opportunity to teach graduates of casino schools from Japan and it got me thinking,” he recalls. “Around the time the Basic Concept for Casinos came out, I started thinking that I wanted to start a school here someday.” IR POTENTIAL There are high expectations for Japan’s first integrated resorts, with CSR contribution high on the list – a vision Rocky himself shares. “In establishing the school, I approached many individual investors and companies, but it was hard to find someone who had the same way of thinking as I do,” he says. “IR is a new challenge for Japan. The fact that it’s starting from zero is a chance for IRs to do good for society, such as restoring regional economies and corporate social responsibility. I want that to be a priority.” He is also planning on tuition-waiver programs for disabled persons and single parents – a response to data in the US highlighting a higher crime rate among children from single-parent households. “This happens 10 or 20 years down the road, so somethingneeds tobedoneearly,”Rockycontinues. “IRs will bring enough employment to build kindergartens and elementary schools. For example, a mother who works as a dealer can take her child to work with her.” This is also why the gaming tables in his classroom are somewhat lower than in other schools. “I ordered it this way so that people in wheelchairs can deal as well,” he says. “We also have interest in the