Quote of the Day

“While my positive feelings for Japan are undiminished, and I believe the country would benefit from the business and leisure tourism generated by an integrated resort, the framework around the development of an IR has made our goals there unreachable. We are grateful for all of the friendships we have formed and the strong relationships we have in Japan, but it is time for our company to focus our energy on other opportunities.”—Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson, bridling at rules that include brief licenses that would require 100% return on investment in 10 years.