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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


The Path to Lifting the Ban on Gaming: 20 Years of Radical Changes and Industry Restructuring in Japan's Gambling Legislation
From Total Prohibition to Limited Opening: The Historical Turn in Japan's Gambling PolicyJapan has long adhered to a strict gambling control policy, with Article 185 of the Penal Code explicitly prohibiting gambling, with only a few exceptions such as public horse racing and bicycle racing.This situ

Vietnamese police bust a major international online fraud ring targeting Japanese: Over 30 Chinese nationals arrested!
According to Vietnamese media, the Ho Chi Minh City police reported that on April 29, the city's criminal police department, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Division and the Vietnam Immigration Department, successfully dismantled a high-tech crime syndicate.The

Japanese LINE advertisement: Overwhelming coverage of 97 million users, precisely reaching all age groups in the market.
Advertise to 97 million users in Japan through the LINE app, reaching a wide range of age groups with overwhelming volume.1) What is LINE advertising?Covering 97 million LINE users, reaching age groups from teenagers to those over 60. As a widely used social platform, 86% of users log in daily, thu

Global Pachinko Elements Overview: From Japanese Origins to International Expansion
Pachinko, as a unique form of gambling entertainment in Japan, has become popular not only domestically with its exciting gameplay, exquisite machine design, and potential prize returns, but its elements have also gradually penetrated into real money games globally.Let's look at the market performa
BetBlocker Launches Japanese Support Tool, New Features Focus on Japanese Users
The UK and US charity BetBlocker has released a Japanese version of its gambling blocking software. The tool is designed to restrict cross-device access to gambling content.This update is part of an ongoing project by BetBlocker to provide language-specific versions of its free service. The release

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
One week to go until Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney
Regulating the Game Sydney 2025 will take place from March 10 to 13 at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.Press release.- The countdown is almost over—only seven days remain untilRegulating the Game 2025 Sydney, where the global gambling regulation community will gather for a transformative week of

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
RGB International to deliver record profits, analysts say
The company is to share its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 on February 26.Malaysia.- Singaporean financial services firm Phillip Capital has reported that RGB International (RGBI) is expected to announce its strongest quarterly results to date on February 26. Analysts have forecast

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's former translator was sentenced for embezzling $17 million due to gambling fraud.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison after admitting to bank and tax fraud charges.Since Ohtani's debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2018, Mizuhara had been closely working with him and was found to have s

Japanese tourist catches the flu, Taiwanese actress and host 48-year-old Da S (Xu Xiyuan) passes away due to pneumonia.
On February 2nd, a professional "Japan Traveler Tourism Shopping Gourmet Information" page with over 20,000 fans on social media Facebook posted a revelation stating, "A major star in Taiwan has passed away, with an official announcement to follow, aged 48, died suddenly from Japanese flu."Subsequen

A video takes you through the complete operation of gambling in Japan!
Redburn Atlantic: Regulatory Probe Endangers Evolution’s Valuation
Redburn Atlantic: Regulatory Probe Endangers Evolution’s ValuationLeading innovator in product development and advanced IT solutions for online casinos, Evolution, is facing challenges amid a fresh report by Rothschild & Co’s public equities arm, Redburn Atlantic.Among other things, the report c

The crackdown begins?! A online gambling hub in Phnom Penh was raided, and hundreds of suspects were arrested.
The Phnom Penh police launched a sudden raid on the "Boao Mingcheng" park located in the Cotton District, capturing over 300 "dog pushers", including Chinese and Vietnamese individuals.It is understood that this operation was ordered by the Director-General of the National Police, Su Tong, who deman

Collusion Between Police and Gangsters - The Past and Present of Pachinko, Japan's Only Legal Gambling Form
On March 25, 2022, the first American drama series invested by Apple, "Pachinko," premiered on Apple TV, setting a new record for subscription to a new drama in the same time slot on its first day.After three episodes, it scored a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The original novel was even selected