Japan to proceed with casino plan, undeterred by lawmaker's arrest on bribery suspicion
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Japan will proceed with its plans to select cities to host casinos in the country, undeterred by the arrest of a lawmaker accused of taking bribes from a potential casino bidder, the country’s chief government spokesman said on Thursday.