Japan Gambling

Illegal Tokyo casinos under scrutiny

Illegal casinos under more scrutiny and raids since sumo wrestling gambling scandal. read more

Japan: Fallout continues in sumo gambling scandal

Fans complaints mean sumo tournament will not be broadcast live for first time in 57 years. read more

Japan: Sumo wrestler sacked over illegal gambling

Kotomitsuki is the first ozeki to be fired in sumo gambling scandal. read more

Japanese gaming to profit from child subsidies

Japanese government increases to family benefit are expected to benefit the gambling industry. read more

IGT closing down Japan operations

The slot machine giant said it would close its operations in Japan later this year because of "ongoing difficult market conditions and lack of strategic fit." read more

Japan: Illegal baseball game betting case grows

Two arrested illegal baseball gambling suspects may face further charges over another baseball gambling case. read more

Japan considers legalizing casinos

International News Brief: Japan could soon follow in Macau's footsteps by overhauling its strict gaming laws and aiming to lure rich Asian tourists to boost its economy if Japanese lawmakers approve a bill to legalise casinos in the country. read more

Women top Japan Cup qualifiers

Everest Poker has announced that two of the June Everest Poker Japan Cup qualifying tournament winners were women. read more

U.S. faces seven compensation claims in WTO online gambling case

Casino City has confirmed that seven compensation claims have been filed against the U.S. in its ongoing WTO online gambling case with Antigua and Barbuda. read more

All-Japan winner heads to WSOP

Kunihiro Sakamoto bested a field of more than 2,000 players in the inaugural All-Japan Poker Championship presented by SEGA SAMMY Group, an official satellite of the World Series of Poker. read more