TOKYO -- A Japanese ruling-party lawmaker deeply involved in crafting policy for the country's nascent casino industry has come under scrutiny for his alleged connection with a Chinese gambling company suspected of bringing large sums of money into Japan illegally.
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Japan's plans to open integrated casino resorts have drawn interest from gambling industry players large and small. © Reuters
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