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Casino Proposed for Indonesia

"Seribu Islands Regent Abdul Kadir revealed here on Wednesday that one particular investor had even submitted a written proposal to his office.

"…He refused to disclose the investor, and only said that it was a foundation based in Jakarta.

"The foundation, he said, had put all the details in its proposal such as envisioned revenue-sharing with the regency and the city, and even the requirements for prospective gamblers.

"The gamblers, according to the proposal, would be required to deposit at least Rp 10 million (US$1,000) and should have a membership card so as to avoid `ordinary' people entering the casino.

"He revealed that casinos would be built on one or two islands out of 45 islands currently owned by private companies and individuals.

"…Localizing gambling activities is expected to increase the city's revenue since the current illegal gambling dens are believed to pay contributions to certain officials and security personnel as protection money.

"According to a recent survey conducted by the city administration in cooperation with the Structural Development Institute of the University of Indonesia, most Jakartans have no objection to the idea of legalizing gambling in a designated location.

"…As expected, however, some Muslim-based parties rejected the plan.

"…Governor Sutiyoso, nevertheless, said earlier that his administration planned to ask the central government to allow Jakarta to legalize casinos."

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