Japan
to Legalize Casino to Promote Tourism
As reported by Xinhua: "Japanese
ruling Liberal Democratic Party is to formulate
a basic policy around June to legalize casinos
in the country with the aim of attracting more
foreign tourists, local reports said on Saturday.
"A
member of a subcommittee on casinos launched
under the LDP's special committee on tourism
said the party should expedite discussions as
Japan should lift its ban on gambling parlors
after Singapore did so in April last year and
as Thailand is studying tofollow suit, Kyodo
News said.
"According
to the subcommittee member, facts prove that
casinos are big attractions for foreign tourists
in many countries that have legalized them and
help to boost the economy and international
competition..."
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