Despite public opinion against a Tokyo Hotel Casino and Resort complex, the likelihood of a Tokyo casino looks more and more on the cards! Abe is pushing for this, and that will make all the difference. Attracting tourist from Asia and keeping them here longer, spending money is a much desired outcome of putting a Tokyo Casino on the city skyline.
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