TOKYO -- The Japanese government is close to approving the country's first casino as early as Friday, to be located in Osaka, in a key step it hopes will spur tourism from overseas.
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Japan poised to greenlight first casino resort, in Osaka
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The resort in Osaka is projected to bring in nearly $4 billion in revenue per year. © Reuters
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