One of the main points that prompt the IR supporters for legalizing casinos through the integrated resorts is that they believe that it will boost Japan’s tourism. Some say that it will be the second biggest gambling market, next to…

With several surveys showing that the majority of the expected clientele of the IR casinos will be from the locals themselves, gambling addiction is truly a major concern. According to the Nikell poll, 53% of the Japanese are opposed to…

According to the Criminal Code of Japan, gambling is illegal. However, there are many exceptions to this law, such as horse racing, motorsports, lottery and other public sports. With the emergence of smartphones, online betting also became a possibility. The…

One major concern the new gambling law in Japan has brought about is the possible involvement of the Yakuza groups in Japan. Yakuza is a version of Italian mafias or the organized criminal organization in Japan. They are considered as…