According to Union Gaming Research
Thailand: Shinawatra’s victory increases chances for casinos
2011-07-08
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It also notes that her brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, had long wanted to hold a national referendum on legalizing casinos in the country.
According to Union Gaming Research, although the King of Thailand opposes casinos, “there appears to be support for a legalized gaming system taking into account that half the population is believed to gamble illegally at present.”
The note adds that Cambodia’s NagaCorp could have some advantage through its political connections to eventually grab one of Thailand’s potential casino licenses.
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