Japanese Casinos and Gambling in Japan

Hard Rock International hires Daniel Cheng as SVP Development, Gaming/Asia-Pacific

Boasting nearly three decades of industry experience, Cheng’s appointment is a strategic move designed to accelerate momentum behind the brand’s global gaming growth plans. read more

South Korea to pick up where Japan left off

South Korea will likely benefit from Japan's decision not to repeal its casino ban. read more

Casino talk highlights Japan's gambling addicts

Recent talk of legislating casinos has shone a light on Japan's estimated 5.36 million gambling addicts. read more

Casinos in Japan: Not dead yet

The investment community says gaming revenue in Japan could range from $10 billion to $15 billion annually, topping the yearly totals produced by Nevada and Singapore. read more

Japan casino legalization delay

Legislation to legalize casino gambling in Japan has yet again been delayed. read more

Japan casino looks less likely

Japan's first casino is in jeopardy due to bureaucracy and increasing building costs. read more

High hopes for casinos in Japan

Although nothing was resolved over the past few months in what seems to be a never-ending effort to bring casinos to Japan, gaming leaders and analysts walked away encouraged. read more

Japan: Prime Minister backs casino legislation

Japan's Prime Minister backs introducing legislation that would legalize casinos in the country ahead of the 2020 Olympics. read more

Japan looks to Singapore for casino tourism model

Japan's Prime Minister toured Singapore's casinos while he was in town to give a defence related speech last Friday. read more

Japan: Gambler wants his losses treated as tax deductions

A Japanese civil servant wants his gambling losses treated as a tax deductible business expense. read more