Abe Says LDP Aiming to Pass Japan’s Casino Law in Autumn

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said his ruling party will seek to pass a law in the next session of parliament to legalize casinos as part of a plan to boost tourism before the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

“Integrated resorts are expected to provide a great contribution to tourism, regional economies and industry, I think, and can be one of the key elements of Japan’s growth strategy,” Abe, 59, said in an interview yesterday at his official residence in Tokyo.