Japan has taken a step closer towards opening its first casinos after the lower chamber of the Japanese Diet approved the Integrated Resorts Implementation Bill (IR Bill).

Kyodo News reported that the IR Bill is now on its way to the House of Councillors after securing the much needed vote from the members of the lower chamber, despite the strong public opposition on the proposed legislation.

Under the lower chamber’s version of the bill, Japan residents will be charged a ¥6,000 ($54) entrance fee, while foreign visitors can enter free of charge. The bill also restricts Japanese residents from entering the brick-and-mortar facilities to three times per week and 10 times per month. Members of the lower chamber also agreed that casinos may be constructed in up to three locations in Japan.

Gaming analysts expect the House of Councillors to vote in favor of the IR Bill since it is controlled by the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito.