Japan is set to begin another round of screening for locations seeking to develop integrated resorts including casinos, following Osaka’s approval in 2023. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/29/japan/new-casino-resort-site-selection/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #casinos #tourism #osaka #hokkaido #tokyo #localgovernment
The Hyogo Prefectural Police has sent papers on nine male officers to public prosecutors for alleged illegal gambling at online casinos. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/23/japan/crime-legal/police-online-casino-gambling/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #hyogo #gambling #casinos #japanesepolice
Almost six years after Hokkaido’s governor scrapped plans for a casino resort, the prefecture is looking at the possibility of hosting one to boost tourism despite societal and environmental concerns. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/29/japan/hokkaido-casino/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #hokkaido #casinos #gambling