The interest from casino companies -- Las Vegas-based companies like Sands but also Asian operators -- is palpable . Japan 's ruling party plans to legalize gambling within the month . Ruling could clear the way for huge gambling operations in Japan 's major cities . Advocates say the growth of the gaming industry could help Japan 's ailing economy .
Japan 's ruling party plans to legalize gambling within the month . Ruling could clear the way for huge gambling operations in Japan 's major cities . Advocates say the growth of the gaming industry could help Japan 's ailing economy .