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Will the legalization of casinos herald a spring for the Japanese online gambling market?

Japan has taken a significant step on the path to legalizing casinos by passing the Integrated Resort Promotion Act (IR Act), which paves the way for the operation of physical casinos. This not only marks the gradual opening of Japan's gambling industry but also sparks a heated debate on the legaliz

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The number of participants in online gambling activities in Japan has surged, exceeding 3.3 million users.

The number of participants in online gambling activities in Japan has surged, exceeding 3.3 million users.

A recent survey by the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan shows that approximately 3.37 million people in Japan have participated in online gambling, raising concerns about the rise of offshore online casinos. According to "The Japan News", these bets are estimated to have an annual value of abou

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Unlocking a Hundred Billion Market: Japan's Sports Betting Market is Poised to Take Off, with Local Games Leading the Breakthrough

Unlocking a Hundred Billion Market: Japan's Sports Betting Market is Poised to Take Off, with Local Games Leading the Breakthrough

In the Far East region, the Japanese sports betting industry has always been in deep waters. Perhaps due to the lack of a strong sports business atmosphere in Japan, there is a lack of more commercial interests to drive it. In the public lottery sector, Japanese government departments monopolize the

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A video takes you through the complete operation of gambling in Japan!
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A video takes you through the complete operation of gambling in Japan!

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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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Online casinos are thriving, and gambling addiction cases in Japan are surging.

Online casinos are thriving, and gambling addiction cases in Japan are surging.

According to the Tokyo Gambling Addiction Concern Association, cases of gambling addiction related to online casinos in Japan have significantly increased, with consultation requests rising elevenfold over the past five years.Data from January to November 2024 shows that there were 91 cases of famil

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Japan's new round of casino license applications begins, Nagasaki Prefecture government actively seeks opportunities.

Japan's new round of casino license applications begins, Nagasaki Prefecture government actively seeks opportunities.

Japan's gambling plan is currently underway, with only Osaka's IR scheme approved by the local government. Recent foreign media reports state that Nagasaki Prefecture, which also submitted an IR plan to the central government of Japan but was ultimately rejected, mentioned that although the Japanese

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With the support of smartphones and new technologies, the outlook for online casinos in Japan is positive, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.71%.

With the support of smartphones and new technologies, the outlook for online casinos in Japan is positive, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.71%.

Online casinos are the online versions of traditional casinos, where gamblers can participate in casino games and place bets through the internet, representing a prolific form of online gambling.Online casinos come in various forms, including casino games, sports betting, lotteries, and poker, among

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announces: Strict crackdown on online casino gambling.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announces: Strict crackdown on online casino gambling.

As part of a broader crackdown, police handed over 10 suspects involved in online casino gambling in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture to prosecutors.The police also targeted an additional 130 people nationwide.The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department stated on November 26 that these individuals gambled on

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The rise of online gambling in Japan, a key factor in the popularity of online casinos is convenience.

The rise of online gambling in Japan, a key factor in the popularity of online casinos is convenience.

In recent years, the popularity of online gambling has surged globally, and Japan is no exception. As one of the most technologically advanced countries, Japan has seen a sharp increase in digital entertainment, and online casinos have quickly established a foothold.While traditional land-based gamb

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"Japan, a major country of pachinko and slot machines, has already encountered a large-scale gambling addiction problem."

"Japan, a major country of pachinko and slot machines, has already encountered a large-scale gambling addiction problem."

In Japan, represented by the widespread pachinko and slot machines, one can "casually and easily" gamble anywhere. With the formal advancement of the casino deregulation movement, the author, who has suffered from gambling addiction himself, points out that there is a lack of awareness about gamblin

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Will Japan also enter the era of combining sports betting with live streaming?

Will Japan also enter the era of combining sports betting with live streaming?

Like in the West, the movement to legalize sports betting is also quietly gaining momentum in Japan. Notably, companies that stream sports events online are eagerly looking for opportunities.However, the discourse in Japan still predominantly holds a cautious stance towards the legalization of sport

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Japanese gamblers are highly addicted to pachinko, spending 1.58 trillion yen annually.

Japanese gamblers are highly addicted to pachinko, spending 1.58 trillion yen annually.

According to Japan's "Yomiuri Shimbun", Reuters, and "Business Insider", despite the long-term ban on casinos, Japan remains a country keen on gambling: horse racing, motorboat racing, motorcycle racing, and bicycle racing are all legal betting activities.Pachinko machines, also known as "Pachinko"

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Despite the ban, gambling remains popular in Japan; take a look at Japan's most popular gambling games.

Despite the ban, gambling remains popular in Japan; take a look at Japan's most popular gambling games.

The gambling culture in Japan has a long history, tracing back hundreds of years. Traditional games like Hanafuda, Mahjong, and Shogi remain very popular in modern Japan, with many people betting on these games.When Japan opened up to the world in the mid-19th century, the gambling landscape underwe

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