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Japan's gambling industry is primarily centered around lotteries, which are widely distributed nationwide. Although casinos have been prohibited in Japan for a long time, in recent years, some regions have started to allow the construction of integrated resorts, which include legal casinos. The gove

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Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, may promote the development of casino resorts.

Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, may promote the development of casino resorts.

Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is seen as a key figure who may accelerate the development of the country's Integrated Resorts (IR), due to her alliance with the IR-supportive Ishin Party and her close relationship with former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Takaichi, a long-time ally and pro

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The Economic Implications of the Japanese Casino Resort Model for South Korea

The Economic Implications of the Japanese Casino Resort Model for South Korea

South Korean business and tourism experts recently held a conference to discuss how to learn from Japan's Integrated Resort (IR) model to enhance the competitiveness of their own casino industry. The MGM Resort in Osaka, Japan, serves as a typical case, demonstrating how IR can promote tourism devel

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Japan Discusses Establishing a Regulated iGaming Market with a Focus on Technological Compliance and Social Responsibility

Japan Discusses Establishing a Regulated iGaming Market with a Focus on Technological Compliance and Social Responsibility

Japan is discussing the establishment of a regulated digital framework for online casinos. With high disposable income, advanced digital literacy, and nearly universal smartphone usage, the country has the potential to develop the iGaming market. Industry forecasts suggest that if a controlled onlin

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Japan's Osaka to Create a Technology Tourism Hub, MGM Resorts to Open in 2030

Japan's Osaka to Create a Technology Tourism Hub, MGM Resorts to Open in 2030

Osaka Prefecture in Japan plans to develop new technology and leisure facilities on Yumeshima Island after the successful hosting of the 2025 World Expo, aiming to create a global tourism hub, with the core project being the MGM Osaka Integrated Resort. This resort is a joint venture between MGM Res

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Hokkaido Resumes Discussion on Integrated Resort Development, Tomakomai and Kushiro Cities Express Interest

Hokkaido Resumes Discussion on Integrated Resort Development, Tomakomai and Kushiro Cities Express Interest

The Hokkaido government in Japan has recently revisited the possibility of establishing a casino resort, marking the first official move since the plan was halted six years ago. According to The Japan Times, in August, the Hokkaido government conducted a survey on the development intentions of Integ

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Japan Legalizes Gambling: Osaka Casino Set to Open Soon?
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Japan Legalizes Gambling: Osaka Casino Set to Open Soon?

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The Japanese government is developing a mechanism to detect risky gambling behaviors, with a focus on protecting vulnerable players.

The Japanese government is developing a mechanism to detect risky gambling behaviors, with a focus on protecting vulnerable players.

The Japanese government is actively promoting the development of gambling risk behavior detection tools, aimed at identifying players facing potential harm and providing timely protection. According to the royal decree issued on March 14, gambling operators must establish corresponding mechanisms an

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Online gambling addiction is increasingly becoming a focus of concern in Japan!
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Online gambling addiction is increasingly becoming a focus of concern in Japan!

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Philippines, Thailand, Japan? Who is the biggest gambling market in Asia?
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Philippines, Thailand, Japan? Who is the biggest gambling market in Asia?

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Japan amends laws to tighten online gambling regulation, offshore casinos and advertisements will face comprehensive blockade.

Japan amends laws to tighten online gambling regulation, offshore casinos and advertisements will face comprehensive blockade.

With the revised version of the "Basic Law on Countermeasures against Gambling Addiction" set to be officially implemented on September 25, the Japanese government is intensifying its crackdown on offshore online casinos targeting domestic users. The National Police Agency (NPA) has announced a new

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Toshiyuki Shimada has been appointed as the Secretary-General of the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission, accelerating regulatory reforms.

Toshiyuki Shimada has been appointed as the Secretary-General of the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission, accelerating regulatory reforms.

The Japanese government recently announced the appointment of Toshiyuki Shimada as the new Secretary-General of the Casino Regulatory Commission, effective from July 1, replacing Takuya Sakaguchi whose term has expired. Shimada will also step down from his position as Deputy Secretary-General.Prior

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The first suspect in the Japanese online casino case has been arrested! But what is the reason?
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The first suspect in the Japanese online casino case has been arrested! But what is the reason?

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Tokyo police raided an underground shop "RIZIN" offering illegal online gambling services in Kabukicho, arresting 12 people.

Tokyo police raided an underground shop "RIZIN" offering illegal online gambling services in Kabukicho, arresting 12 people.

Recently, the Tokyo police conducted a raid in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, successfully dismantling an underground gambling den "RIZIN" suspected of providing illegal online gambling services, and arrested 12 related individuals. Those detained include 5 clerks and 7 customers present, ranging in age from

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High security and high returns? Japan cracks down on international investment fraud, Chinese man arrested involved in millions of yen.

High security and high returns? Japan cracks down on international investment fraud, Chinese man arrested involved in millions of yen.

The Fukuoka police in Japan recently announced the cracking of a transnational investment fraud case and arrested a 30-year-old Chinese man, Liu Jiaqi, accusing him of participating in fraudulent activities. In just two months, he allegedly defrauded a total of approximately 17 million yen from seve

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Japan urges eight countries and regions to block online gambling services to curb the erosion of domestic users by overseas gambling.

Japan urges eight countries and regions to block online gambling services to curb the erosion of domestic users by overseas gambling.

According to reports from multiple Japanese media outlets, due to the rapid spread of overseas online gambling activities in Japan, the Japanese government has officially requested eight countries and regions, including Canada, Malta, and Curaçao, to prohibit licensed gambling websites from providin

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Emerging markets? Japan's online gambling addiction issue is rapidly expanding!
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Emerging markets? Japan's online gambling addiction issue is rapidly expanding!

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