Speculation has resumed that Japan might yet legalise casinos now that the Liberal Democratic Party has achieved a majority in the Diet thanks to a member of an opposing party joining the LDP.
However, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hasn’t indicated that he will once again fight for casinos. Japan’s Diet had failed to get a gaming bill hearing this year despite what appeared to be favourable political support.
All major US casino operators have expressed interest in Japan, with Las Vegas Sands, Wynn and MGM considered the strongest candidates.
Source: Fantini’s Gaming Report
