🍒 Japan vote puts big-time casinos on the cards

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The legislation kicks off a process that will see local regions bid for the right to host one of the three facilities, but no timeframe has been set for that process and issues including establishing a regulatory body remain to be resolved. Just 22 per cent were in favour, with 16 per cent unsure. Japan's government argues the casinos will bring in tourist and business spending, like other regional gambling destinations in Singapore and Macau. But a log-in is still required for our PDFs. Public opinion is heavily against the legislation, with 62 per cent of voters saying in a survey earlier this month that they opposed it. They also criticised the government for prioritising the Bill over measures to address a massive floods and landslides that hit western Japan earlier this month killing more than people. Economists estimate the casino industry could bring in takings of 2. The casino Bill is "not something that we have to make a hasty decision on" as Japan still faces disaster relief measures in western Japan, Edano said in the Lower House after submitting the no-confidence resolution. We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Japan is often viewed as the Holy Grail of gaming in Asia due to its wealthy population, proximity to gamblers from China and an appetite for other forms of legal gambling, including horse racing and pachinko, a slot machine-style game. Despite the new legislation, experts say it will likely still be years before casino operators start breaking ground on facilities. Japan was long the only developed nation banning casinos but passed legislation in paving the way to legalise the industry. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. Bolstered by public opinion on the issue, the opposition fought hard with administrative measures to delay a vote on the legislation. Skip to main content. And they do not expect casinos to actually open for another years. Branded Content.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}In a last-ditch attempt to delay the vote on the Bill in the Upper House, opposition lawmakers called a confidence vote on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet, despite the premier being guaranteed an easy win by his large parliamentary majority. The law enacted on Friday allows the construction of three IR facilities, and comes after the more powerful Lower House approved the same Bill in June. But legislation has been controversial, including among activists concerned about Japan's already well-documented problem with gambling addiction. Japan's government has long touted the drive for mega "integrated resorts" IRs that will include casinos, entertainment venues, restaurants, hotel and conference halls, on the Las Vegas model. It argues the casinos will bring in tourist and business spending, like other regional gambling destinations in Singapore and Macau, and provide a shot in the arm for a stagnant economy.