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
International rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) recently took action, downgrading the credit rating of Japan's Universal Entertainment Corp. from "B" to "B-". This adjustment directly points to the continued weakness of its casino business in the Philippines, suggesting that even a layout in a p
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
