Japan's parliament passed Friday a bill authorizing the opening of casino resorts, despite stiff resistance from opposition parties and widespread public concern about gambling addiction.The approval of the bill by the House of Councillors will allow the establishment of casinos in up to three locations as part of "integrated resorts," comprising hotels, conference rooms and shopping facilities.The vote was held on the de facto final day of the six- month-long Diet session, after a panel of the ruling coalition-controlled chamber approved the bill on Thursday.The more powerful House of Repr…READ FULL ARTICLE
