Japan Legalizes Casino Gambling
(WorldNews China)

The National Diet enacted a bill which authorized the opening of casino resorts in Japan on Friday, even though opposition parties and the public who voiced concerns about the dangers of gambling addiction, according to The Japan Times. The bill was passed in the House of Councilors after opposition leader Yukio Edano, the leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, staged a filibuster for more than two hours. The new law legalizes the establishment of casinos for up to three locations inside of integrated resorts which also run hotels, conference spaces, and shopping centers. The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the legislation will help Japan attract more foreign...