Osaka Governor Hashimoto repeats call for casino in Osaka

(Japan).- Osaka Governor Toru Hashimoto reiterated his call Saturday for building a casino in the western Japanese prefecture, saying it would be able to make us$ 1.6 billion. He said in a speech in Osaka that the casino would obviate the need to raise taxes and that all the proceeds should be used to fund social welfare programs.

Legalizing casinos in Japan has been proposed by some political and business leaders who believe casinos will bring in money from abroad and help stimulate the nation’s economy.

Regarding the opening of gaming industry in new markets, Frank Farenkopt, AGA president, recently said in a recent interview: "The prospects for gaming in Asia are exciting, as there are many different roads growth and expansion could take."

The experts also said Macau would remain the region's dominant market, while some expected Japan to steal the number two spot from Singapore.

Regarding the opening of gaming industry in new markets, Frank Farenkopt, AGA president, recently said in a recent interview: "The prospects for gaming in Asia are exciting, as there are many different roads growth and expansion could take."

The experts also said Macau would remain the region's dominant market, while some expected Japan to steal the number two spot from Singapore.