Japan to Legalize Casino
Being one of the top world’s economies, Japan aims to empower their economy furthermore. Legalizing casinos and other forms of gambling in Japan are expected to provide tax revenues which will help boost Japan’s economy and their tourism industry. After all, casino gambling in Japan, despite being illegal, is very much widespread, especially in the city areas of Tokyo.
From Japan to Legalize Casino to Promote Tourism 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…"
