Nearly two-thirds oppose law authorizing casinos in Japan: poll

Nearly two-thirds of respondents opposed a recently passed bill authorizing the opening of casino resorts, highlighting deep-rooted concern about gambling addiction and a possible increase in crime, a Kyodo News poll showed Sunday.The telephone poll conducted over the weekend showed 64.8 percent of respondents opposed the legislation paving the way for the opening of casinos, while 27.6 percent expressed support. The Japanese parliament passed the bill Friday despite stiff resistance from opposition parties.Even among respondents supportive of the Abe Cabinet, 47.6 percent opposed the casin…READ FULL ARTICLE