07/13/17 Japan casinos expect further assessments The governmental tourism division is also preparing an assessment about the legal casino industry.
07/12/17 Japan to reduce pachinko winning limit Pachinko winning limit could be reduced as slot machines and gaming services are arriving to Japan.
07/06/17 Two possible winners in Japan Las Vegas Sands and MGM were targeted as the potential operators of the new casinos in Japan.
07/06/17 Pachinko to benefit from IR delay The negative outcome of Tokyo’s local election for the IR bill could end up being a relief for Japan’s pachinko industry.
07/06/17 Casino ID in Japan could alienate customers An LDP lawmaker expressed his concerns over the possibility of including casino ID checks, as the measure could discourage gamblers.
07/05/17 Tomakomai to work with IR operators The Tomakomai government is targetting IR operators to work with them in order to compile the “Tomakomai IR Master Plan” by the end of next March.
07/04/17 Japanese cities demand fairer process Japanese small cities do not agree with the current casino and resort licensing process.
06/29/17 Japan adds proposals Another city in Japan submitted its touristic project to compete for a casino and resort license.
06/26/17 Osaka aims at more open casino policies Restriction to upcoming Japanese casinos has caused opposition among local officials.
06/21/17 More limits to Japan casinos Japan authorities would register and limit the amount of times residents enter a casino.
06/19/17 Japanese city may take back project The Japanese city of Wakayama could dismiss the proposed casino and resort project.
06/15/17 Japan casino bill moves forward A special committee gathered yesterday to draft the casino implementation bill in Japan.
06/12/17 Slots manufacturer investigates fraudulent loan Universal Entertainment, the slot machine manufacturer from Japan, is investigating chairman Kazuo Okada for a suspicious transfer.
06/12/17 Japan expects another bill As the legislature of Japan has not approved a problem gambling bill yet, the casino industry is delayed.
06/09/17 Problem gambling bill delayed in Japan The problem gambling bill for the upcoming legal casino market in Japan may be approved next session.
