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Japan hits pachinko harder than casinos will

Pachinko has lost two-thirds of its players since 1995, but revenue in ubiquitous, cacophonous parlors still tops US$30 billion. Continue reading

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Vietnam resists Trump team on US owned casino

US diplomats wanted Wall Street tycoon’s casino opened to Vietnamese gamblers Continue reading

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US sports betting would light Asia online fuse

US Supreme court decision to expand betting would open floodgates in Asia, experts say. Continue reading

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US sports betting would light Asia online fuse

US Supreme court decision to expand betting would open floodgates in Asia, experts say. Continue reading

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Japan will legalize casinos its own way

Las Vegas giants don’t like Japan’s proposed casino regulations, but they’ll have to play by house rules or find another game. Continue reading

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