- A bill to legalize casino gambling in Japan could be voted on in the lower house of parliament as early as next Tuesday, according to Kyodo News.
- The gambling bill was passed by a key committee after Komeito members withdrew their opposition for purposes of the vote.
- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is looking to gain as much consensus as possible for the dramatic legislation, but the clock is ticking. The current session of the Diet ends on December 14.
- Casino operators with an eye on Japan include Genting Singpaore (OTCPK:GIGNY, OTCPK:GIGNF), Galaxy Entertainment (OTCPK:GXYEF), Melco Crown (MPEL), SJM Holdings (OTCPK:SJMHY, OTCPK:SJMHF), Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) and MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM).
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Japan casino vote could arrive next week
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