Japan's government has approved a controversial plan to open the country's first casino in the city of Osaka, despite opinion polls showing many citizens worry about addiction and crime.
abc.net.au/news/japan-approves-plan-to-open-first-casino-to-lure-tourists/102227448Japan's government has approved a controversial plan to open the country's first casino in the city of Osaka as it seeks to lure more foreign tourists.Past attempts to build casinos have failed, often because of strong public opposition to gambling
The casino resort is to include conference facilities, an exhibition hall, a hotel and a theatre and is expected to open as early as autumn 2029, four years after Osaka hosts World Expo 2025.
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