8-Sep-06. Macau casino operator eyes Japan, Thailand as Asian gaming bans relax. National Post, FP2.

Wynn Resorts Ltd., which opened a U.S. $1.2-billion casino in Macau this week, will explore expanding into Japan or Thailand if they legalize casino gambling according to company founder Stephen Wynn. Singapore ended a 40-year casino ban last year and Asian countries such as Japan are considering lifting similar prohibitions.