09/13/16 New attempt to legalise casinos in Japan A proposal by pro-gambling groups to legalise casinos in Japan and create an industry worth an estimated US$40 billion a year will come to a head this month.
08/11/16 New Tokyo governor supports idea of opening a casino The recently-elected first female governor of Tokyo supports the idea of opening a casino venue in the Japanese capital.
03/28/16 Casino legalisation in Japan seems dead The Japanese government has hammered the last nail in the coffin of the gambling legislation.
03/10/16 Gambling scandal shakes Yomiuri Giants in Japan Three executives have resigned and players are likely to face criminal charges.
02/29/16 Japan casinos bill out of the question The Integrated Resorts Promotion bill will not be introduced during the current sitting of the Diet.
02/15/16 “Our all-new Frogger slots received strong attention from this year’s attendees” Focus Gaming News interviewed Konami Gaming’s Vice President and asked him about their recent experience at ICE Totally Gaming.
02/05/16 ICE unveiled the huge potential of the Japanese market In the framework of an ICE 2016’s seminar, attendees learnt that the Asian country is considering a plan to introduce Integrated Resorts in Japan.
01/20/16 Japan keeps delaying casinos’ legalisation 2020 Summer Olimpics Games could be the excuse for the development of gaming industry.
01/07/16 Casino plans delayed in Japan The legislation could pass during the fall, after the new House of Councillors is elected.
01/05/16 Casino legislation in Japan delayed due to elections The long expected casino bill will have to wait until 2016’s second half at the earliest.
12/18/15 After Mt. Gox collapse, Japan evaluates to regulate bitcoins exchanges A legal framework regarding virtual currencies is under preparation
