Japan's 1st casino looks to copy Singapore's success

Osaka resort counts on gambling revenues but faces capacity limits

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An artist rendering of the planned casino resort in Osaka due to open in late 2029. (Image courtesy of MGM Resorts International and Orix)

SATSUKI KANEKO and YUYA KAKEGAWA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan is placing a huge bet that a casino resort planned by Osaka will replicate the success of similar venues in Singapore, but the lofty economic ambition comes with the challenges of operating a gambling house.

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