With the national government traveling around the Asian country, local leaders are beginning to make their final decisions as to whether they even want one of the two casinos.<\/p>\n
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Japan passed its first integrated resorts bill last December with the thinking that gambling would increase tourism and tax revenue. It was also earmarked to provide an economic spur to perhaps lesser-known prefectures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
But eight months later, Tokyo, a city that needs no introduction, is allegedly one of the frontrunners for the two casino resorts. Local officials there have expressed mixed views on welcoming gambling, and Melco Resorts CEO Lawrence Ho opined earlier this year that Osaka is a better choice. As of August, Tokyo and Osaka are the favorites for the licenses.<\/p>\n
As for the operators, Nevada-based Las Vegas Sands and MGM Resorts’ strong resume operating internationally make them the two likeliest candidates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Japan is set to unveil its integrated casino resorts plan later this year, but before the National Diet does, the government is embarking on a countrywide tour to explain its thinking to the public. However, just 100 people attended the first stop. The event was held in Tokyo, the capital city home to over 13.5 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":57096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,18,61],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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